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AMD · 5 hours ago

Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$139K/yr - $209K/yr

8+ years exp

AMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. They are seeking an experienced VLSI physical design engineer to contribute as a technical expert in their Cores Organization, which delivers cutting-edge CPUs and caches. The role involves leading high-speed VLSI design, collaborating with teams to optimize design parameters, and mentoring junior engineers.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Marc Rodriguez

Responsibilities

Technical lead for high-speed VLSI design in deep sub-micron 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

Qualification

VLSI designComputer architecturePhysical verificationVerilog RTLProgramming languagesAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details

Self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines

Creativity and innovation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork skills

Preferred

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 programming languages such as Perl, C, tcl, etc