Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

FPGA Place & Route Software Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $150K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on FPGA technologies
  • Strong experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in C++
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA implementation tools like Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
  • In-depth knowledge of FPGA place-and-route algorithms and optimization techniques
  • Familiarity with timing closure methodologies and performance tuning

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with AMD's partners to identify limitations in current FPGA solutions
  • Analyze designs to determine root causes of timing closure failures and high compile times
  • Leverage FPGA algorithms to pinpoint improvement opportunities for AMD tools
  • Work with the R&D team to enhance tools that support partner design closure
  • Coordinate with the architecture team for next-generation FPGA tool support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package
  • Access to advanced technologies and innovative projects
  • Opportunity for collaboration with industry-leading partners and teams
  • Engagement in impactful FPGA solutions
  • Professional growth in an evolving technology landscape
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a specialized software engineer to create innovative solutions for FPGA-based emulation and prototyping platforms. You will be part of a core team that works closely with industry leading partners on improving FPGA compilation for emulation and prototyping platform designs.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about creating a better FPGA compile solution for AMD's partners in the emulation and prototyping industry. Must be able to work on a range of different problems. Must be able to communicate effectively and work with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with AMD's partners to understand the limitations in current AMD place and route solutions for emulation and prototyping FPGA designs.
  • Triage designs from AMD's partners to find root cause of timing closure failures, high compile time and memory usage.
  • Apply knowledge of FPGA place and route algorithms to identify areas of improvement for AMD tools.
  • Work closely with R&D team to implement tool improvements that help AMD's partners achieve their design closure, compile time and memory goals.
  • Work with AMD's architecture team to develop tools support for next generation FPGAs.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong object-oriented programming experience (C++ preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA implementation tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
  • Solid understanding of FPGA place-and-route(P&R) algorithms and optimization techniques
  • Experience with timing closure methodologies and performance tuning
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly across engineering and partner teams


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
* Ladders Estimates

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