Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer

At AMD, we are dedicated to building innovative products that enhance next-generation computing experiences across various sectors, including AI, data centers, PCs, and gaming. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, making us a leader in the tech industry. Join us to shape the future of technology and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for high-speed VLSI design in deep submicron FinFET processes.
• Collaborate with RTL and physical designers across multiple sites to optimize power, performance, area, and schedule.
• Address design and tool challenges with innovative solutions and promote creativity within the organization.
• Create and deliver technical presentations for peers and management.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in high-speed VLSI design.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and design trade-offs.
• Familiarity with chip-level floor planning, bus/pin planning, clock tree synthesis, placement, optimization, routing, parasitic extraction, static timing analysis, IR drop analysis, and physical verification.
• Ability to comprehend complex Verilog RTL and make minor modifications for timing or power adjustments.
• Knowledge of digital circuits, high-speed flops, synchronizers, level shifters, and SRAM.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Perl, C, and Tcl.

Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Creativity and innovation in challenging the status quo.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.