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THE ROLE:
This position for a CAD Engineer will be critical to shaping the next generation AMD products, the leader in GPU, CPU. It requires interfacing with large design teams across the globe and owning development & support for next generation synthesis, place and route flows. Successful candidate would be responsible for automation of PnR flows and methodologies for the 3nm & 2nm technology nodes as well as working closely with the EDA vendors to identify innovative solutions and track methodology issues.
THE PERSON:
You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for developing Place and Route methodologies for various designs at advanced technology nodes
- Work seamlessly with synthesis and signoff (STA, extraction, Physical Verification) teams to achieve best-in-class PPA
- Drive power/performance/area (PPA) convergence for SOCs implementation
- Script out utilities to automate different pieces of the implementation flow
- Support design teams at global sites through multiple PnR flow stages including chip finish flows
- CAD flow and Methodology development on advanced process nodes such as 3nm, 2nm are preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Hands‑on experience in PNR flows including multi-voltage & power-gated designs
- Expertise with industry‑standard physical design tools Fusion Compiler and/or Innovus.
- Experience with synthesis, STA, Physical verification domains is a plus
- Strong understanding of low-power flows includes UPF concepts, power-gating, isolation, level-shifter, voltage_areas, power-state tables, electrical checks using FM & VSI
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, TCL, and Perl with strong debugging capabilities and CAD‑automation mindset.
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts, with strong Python proficiency.
- CAD and Automation mindset
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering (Minor in Computer Science preferred)
- 8-10 years of experience in CAD flow and methodology development on advanced nodes such as 3nm & 2nm
- Work closely with design teams to support multiple areas through Netlist to GDSII implementation
- Support cross site design teams at various global sites
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Team player, good work ethic, and excellent communication skills
Location: AMD Hyderabad
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