Physical Design Lead – Full Chip & Chiplet Soc

AMD AMD · Semiconductors · Hyderabad, India · Engineering

This role is for a Physical Design Lead at AMD, focusing on the physical design of complex chiplets for advanced technology nodes. The responsibilities include full chip floorplan, PnR closure, timing targets, and signoff functions, while collaborating with various internal and external teams. The role emphasizes PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization and schedule adherence. Although the company mentions AI in its mission and for applicant screening, the core of this role is in hardware/silicon design, not AI/ML model development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own the Physical Design for one complete Chiplet on advanced technology nodes preferably TSMC 2nm or 3nm.
  2. Work with all external stakeholders like Architects, IP teams, CAD/Methodology teams and all internal PD stakeholders like FCFP, FCT, TilePnR, PV from technical standpoint
  3. Drive for best PPA attainments, optimize latency on datapaths, work with package teams on power delivery and other interdependencies
  4. Signoff the Chiplet for Tapeout from Physical Design aspect

Skills

Required

  • Physical Design for complex chiplets
  • Full Chip Floorplan
  • PnR closure
  • Timing targets across PVT's
  • Physical Verification
  • Power, Performance, and Area optimization
  • Collaboration with IP teams, Architecture, Package, and CAD/Methodology teams
  • Advanced technology nodes (TSMC 2nm or 3nm)
  • Signoff for Tapeout

Nice to have

  • Technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings
  • Mentoring and guiding team members