Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Sr. Physical Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $145K — $175K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in ASIC physical design and implementation.
  • Expertise in advanced-node design and timing closure.
  • Strong background in static timing analysis and clock-tree synthesis.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Synopsys ICC2 and Cadence Innovus.
  • Solid scripting skills in TCL, Python, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

  • Lead physical design across various levels of implementation.
  • Drive timing closure and signoff readiness for advanced designs.
  • Enhance design methodologies and automation solutions.
  • Perform static and variation-aware timing analysis.
  • Execute engineering change strategies during signoff.
  • Support physical and formal verification activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for successful silicon delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements with hybrid options.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

Join a team developing next-generation AI and high-performance computing silicon. In this role, you will lead and contribute to advanced-node physical design for complex ASIC and SoC products, driving implementation, timing closure, signoff, and design optimization across block, subsystem, and chip-level designs. Working closely with architecture, RTL, CAD, technology, and product engineering teams, you will help deliver high-quality silicon while advancing methodology, automation, and data-driven design solutions that improve power, performance, and area (PPA).

THE PERSON:

You are a hands-on physical design expert with a strong track record of solving complex implementation and timing challenges on advanced-node designs. You combine deep technical expertise with the ability to provide technical leadership, influence design decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively across globally distributed teams. You are detail-oriented, highly analytical, and thrive in fast-paced environments where ownership and innovation are valued.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
  • Lead physical design activities across block, subsystem, and chip-level implementations.
  • Drive timing closure, signoff readiness, and PPA optimization for advanced-node designs.
  • Develop and enhance physical design methodologies, design flows, and automation solutions.
  • Perform static timing analysis, variation-aware timing analysis, and clock-tree optimization.
  • Define and execute engineering change (ECO) strategies throughout implementation and signoff.
  • Support formal verification, physical verification, and tapeout preparation activities.
  • Analyze design data and trends to improve design quality, predictability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to achieve successful silicon delivery.
  • Contribute to AI-assisted and machine learning-driven design optimization initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot complex implementation challenges and develop scalable technical solutions.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with ASIC physical design, implementation, and timing closure.
  • Experience working across block, subsystem, and chip-level design environments.
  • Strong knowledge of static timing analysis, clock-tree synthesis, signoff, and ECO methodologies.
  • Experience with industry-standard implementation tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Fusion Compiler, and/or Cadence Innovus.
  • Experience with timing, power, and signoff tools such as PrimeTime, PrimeTime PX, PrimeShield, RedHawk, Formality, or Conformal.
  • Advanced-node semiconductor design experience, including leading-edge process technologies.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills using TCL, Python, Perl, Pandas, or similar technologies.
  • Experience developing design flows, methodologies, and productivity-enhancing automation.
  • Exposure to machine learning, AI-assisted design optimization, or data-driven engineering workflows.
  • Experience with data analysis, database technologies, and design-quality metrics.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred.


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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
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