Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Physical Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $90K — $130K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in ASIC Physical Design from RTL to GDSII
  • Proven RTL analysis skills including Verilog and Timing Analysis
  • Expertise in design margining methodology and low voltage design
  • Hands-on experience with taping out advanced technology nodes (3nm to 16nm)
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics)
  • Strong capability in communication, time management, and mentoring
  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead PPA improvements for critical graphics blocks
  • Analyze microarchitecture and data flow for optimal design
  • Collaborate with RTL to preemptively address design bottlenecks
  • Work alongside RTL teams to find areas for efficiency optimizations
  • Align with Methodology and CAD teams on best practices
  • Provide recipes to PD tile owners for achieving PPA targets
  • Evaluate standard cell libraries for their performance impacts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement savings plan with company contributions
  • Flexible work environment
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Supportive mentorship culture
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

THE ROLE: 

In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping AMD’s next‑generation graphics processor IP by driving best‑in‑class Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) outcomes. You will partner closely with RTL, Physical Design, Methodology, and CAD teams to translate innovative architectures into high‑quality silicon, influencing design decisions early and throughout the execution cycle. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role where your technical leadership and insight will directly impact product success from concept to tape‑out.

  

THE PERSON:  

You are passionate about modern processor architectures and bring a collaborative, analytical, and detail‑oriented approach to complex design challenges. You communicate clearly across disciplines and time zones, take strong ownership of your work, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving results. You value teamwork, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and enjoy mentoring others while contributing to a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and mutual respect. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead engineer driving PPA improvements for critical graphics blocks, and serves as main point of contact from Physical Design to RTL teams.
  • Study block microarchitecture and data flow to determine optimal memory placement & Synthesis/P&R Recipes.
  • Work with RTL design to understand upcoming feature changes and resolve potential bottlenecks for frequency, LOL and timing issues early in the project cycle.
  • Collaborate with RTL designers to explore additional opportunities for area and power savings.
  • Partner with Methodology and CAD teams to optimize tools/flows for achieving best in class PPA. 
  • Deliver best known recipes to PD tile owners for achieving Performance, Power and Area targets. 
  • Analyze stdcell library offerings and work with library team to evaluate PPA impact/benefit from different standard cell offerings.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Experience in ASIC Physical Design from RTL to GDSII.
  • Strong RTL analysis skills including Verilog, Timing Analysis, and library understanding.
  • Strong knowledge in design margining methodology, low voltage design, silicon – STA correlation.
  • Hands on experience in taping out 3nm, 5nm, 7nm and/or 16nm SOC.
  • Working experience on CAD tools from Synopsys, Cadence and Mentor Graphics.
  • Strong communication, time management, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and attention to detail skills.
  • Must be a self-starter, and be able to independently and efficiently drive tasks to completion.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and senior engineers, and be an effective team player.

  

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

 

 

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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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