IC CAD Engineer
About The Position
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. As an IC CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Cadence Virtuoso platform and LEF file generation in a custom design environment at AMD. You will work with CAD team members to verify existing setups for new technology enablement, work with vendors to evaluate new features for deployment, and provide user support to meet design deliverable schedules. You will also enable AI agents across all CAD areas to speed up the design cycle and improve CAD tool user experience. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our custom CAD flows.
Requirements
- Passion for modern, complex processor architecture, custom design, and verification in general.
- Team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with engineers located across different sites and time zones.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Eager to learn, and ready to tackle challenges.
- Passionate about improving processes and user experience through AI integration.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Virtuoso schematic/layout or any equivalent vendor tool
- Experience with Calibre coding or any equivalent vendor tool
- Experience with abstract and LEF generation processes
- Experience with creating AI agents with Claude Code or any equivalent AI agentic tool
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Cadence SKILL and Perl
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout features
- Develop and maintain the LEF generation flow
- Develop and maintain the Calibre PDK
- Work with vendors and designers to evaluate and deploy new features
- Build regression testbenches to maintain CAD tool and flow quality
- Provide technical support and training to users across multiple sites
- Enhance overall user experience through AI agent integration
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
