Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Fort Collins, CO 80525In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hardware design experience in VLSI.
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience in high-speed VLSI design.
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture and design tradeoffs.
  • Familiarity with digital circuits and programming languages such as Perl, C, and Tcl.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical developments for VLSI design in deep submicron processes.
  • Collaborate with RTL and physical designers to enhance power, performance, and area.
  • Innovate and solve complex design and tool problems, creating impactful presentations for stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in best design practices.
  • Challenge existing methodologies to improve chip performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package offered.
  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, combining remote and on-site work.
  • Access to career development programs and mentorship.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Potential for future advancement within a globally recognized technology firm.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD's Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU's and caches that are the foundation of AMD's server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for an experienced VLSI physical design engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert. The candidate will be a key contributor and leader for AMD's next generation floating point unit and caches. The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO.

THE PERSON:

The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self-motivation and commitment to meeting deadlines is required. We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross-site Core's organization, so teamwork is also vital our success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Technical lead for high-speed VLSI design in deep submicron processes.
  • Work closely with RTL and physical designers across multiple sites to optimize power, performance, area, and schedule.
  • Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization. Create technical presentations for peers and management.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Hands-on experience in high-speed VLSI design
  • Excellent understanding of computer architecture, hardware concepts & design tradeoffs required
  • Knowledge of Chip Level Floor planning, Bus / Pin Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Placement, Optimization, Routing, Parasitic Extraction, Static Timing Analysis, IR drop analysis, electromigration, Physical Verification and Sign Off.
  • Comprehend complex Verilog RTL and make minor modifications for timing or power.
  • Knowledge of digital circuits, high speed flops, synchronizers, level shifters, and SRAM.
  • Familiar with programing languages such as Perl, C, tcl, etc.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar), plus 8+ years hardware design experience

LOCATION: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

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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
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