AMD ยท 2 days ago
CAD Design Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $229K/yrAMD is a company dedicated to building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The CAD Design Engineer will lead and optimize the EDA environment for the Adaptive & Embedded Computing Group, overseeing the complete SCH-to-GDS flow and managing tool deployments for semiconductor projects.
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Responsibilities
Execute in CAD infrastructure team supporting multiple IC design projects
Establish and maintain standardized design flows and methodologies
Implement and support customized CAD flows for Fabric design groups
Enable the team to meet design and development targets by working closely with external tool vendors
Develop tools flows methodologies on digital back-end domains, sign-off flows for timing, power, EM/IR, DRC/LVS/DFM, etc
Improve engineering efficiency while improving design quality in IP release process
Be single point contact for bugs and issues for custom and analog physical design team
Build flow in TCL, Python to ensure quality and faster executions
Understand different methodologies used across industry to adopt best practices
Leverage and deploy AMD AI systems to design teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones
Execute in CAD infrastructure team supporting multiple IC design projects
Establish and maintain standardized design flows and methodologies
Implement and support customized CAD flows for Fabric design groups
Enable the team to meet design and development targets by working closely with external tool vendors
Develop tools flows methodologies on digital back-end domains, sign-off flows for timing, power, EM/IR, DRC/LVS/DFM, etc
Improve engineering efficiency while improving design quality in IP release process
Be single point contact for bugs and issues for custom and analog physical design team
Build flow in TCL, Python to ensure quality and faster executions
Understand different methodologies used across industry to adopt best practices
Leverage and deploy AMD AI systems to design teams
Preferred
Master's degree
Proficiency in TCL, Python, PERL, or other scripting languages
Experience with PDKs and technology enablement
Skilled in Spice and PVT simulation environments
Hands-on expertise with Virtuoso-based custom layout tools and flows
Familiarity with Calibre extraction flows and EM/IR analysis using Totem and Redhawk
Working knowledge of SiliconSmart, PrimeTime, and Physical aspect of VLSI designs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
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AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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