AMD

4 weeks ago

SoC Physical Design Implementation Lead

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Job Summary

Seasoned SoC Physical Design Lead responsible for full-chip strategy and execution of AMD’s Instinct AI and data center processors. Own floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, timing sign-off and tapeout for complex chips with chiplets and 3D stacking on 3nm/2nm nodes. Drive PPA optimization, AI-driven automation, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high performance and efficiency, with technical leadership across PD flows.

Location: Markham

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead SoC-level Physical Design strategy and execution for large, complex chips, including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, timing sign-off, and tapeout as part of the Instinct Physical Design team.
•Drive power optimization, PPA closure, and sign-off for advanced nodes (3nm/2nm) on multi-chip architectures with chiplets and 3D stacking.
•Develop and implement advanced physical design methodologies, including AI-driven and data-driven automation, to accelerate design convergence and productivity.
•Collaborate with cross-functional SoC, architecture, and verification teams to ensure performance, quality, and schedule goals are met.
•Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influencing best practices across physical design teams while continuously improving flows and execution efficiency.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent preferred.

Experience:SemiconductorsHardwareSoCEDA

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Skills:SynopsysCadenceSiemensMentor GraphicsTclPerlShellP&RSTA

Languages:English

Tech Stack:SynopsysCadenceSiemensMentor GraphicsTclPerlShellP&RSTA

Company Brief

AMD

Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States

Founded: 1969

Glassdoor: 3.9

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