PnR / Physical Design CAD flow and methodology Engineer

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MTS SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

The focus of this role is to plan, build, and execute the verification of new and existing features for AMD s graphics processor IP, resulting in no bugs in the final design.

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/ timezones . You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

• Physical Design Experience:

  Full flow RTL-to-GDS with signoff analysis know-how.

• Tool Proficiency:

  Experience with Synopsys and Cadence toolsets (Fusion Compiler, Innovus).

• Low Power Methodology:

  Understanding of low-power design concepts and UPF.

• Scripting & Automation:

  Skills in Python, TCL, PERL for automation and flow development.

• Debugging:

  Ability to review logs and understand run scripts.

• Communication:

  Strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

• Academic Credentials:

  Master s/Bachelor s in Electronics Engineering

• Industry Experience:

  5 10 years in CAD flow and methodology development on advanced nodes (3nm & 2nm).

• Develop place and route methodologies for advanced technology nodes.
• Collaborate with synthesis and signoff teams to achieve best-in-class PPA (Power, Performance, Area).
• Drive PPA convergence for SOC implementation.
• Script utilities to automate implementation flow.
• Support global design teams through multiple PnR flow stages, including chip finish flows.
• Work closely with EDA vendors to identify innovative solutions and track methodology issues.

• Hands-on experience with multi-voltage designs and industry-standard PnR tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2).
• Experience in synthesis, STA, or physical verification domains.
• Strong understanding of low-power flows: UPF, power-gating, isolation, level-shifter, voltage areas, power-state tables, electrical checks.
• CAD and automation mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Team player with a good work ethic

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

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