SoC Physical Design Implementation Lead

AMD
Markham
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Synopsys","Cadence","Siemens","Mentor Graphics","Tcl","Perl","Shell","P&R","STA"]

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.

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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
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