Software Engineer - FPGA Physical Implementation
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. AMD is looking for a software engineer to join our FPGA implementation tools team, focused on developing high-performance algorithms for next-generation device architectures. This role centers on improving placement, routing, and optimization capabilities within AMD’s FPGA toolchain. You will work on complex algorithmic problems that directly impact performance, scalability, and quality of results (QoR), while collaborating with a team of experts in FPGA architecture and software systems. Exposure to emerging areas such as Network-on-Chip (NoC) architectures is a plus.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in C/C++
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and problem solving
- Experience with optimization techniques (e.g., heuristics, SAT, ILP, or related approaches)
- Familiarity with concurrent or performance-oriented programming (multithreading)
- Experience with development tools such as debuggers, profilers, and version control systems
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to EDA tools, FPGA architecture, or digital design is a plus
- Knowledge of Network-on-Chip (NoC) concepts is a plus
- Background in graph theory, distributed systems, or large-scale optimization problems is a plus
- Advanced degrees (MS/PhD) with a focus on algorithms, optimization, or computer architecture are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for FPGA physical implementation tools, including placement, routing, and timing
- Develop and enhance optimization techniques to improve QoR, runtime, and memory usage
- Contribute to next-generation FPGA tool capabilities, including areas such as NoC-aware optimization and architecture modeling
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and apply data-driven approaches to improve system efficiency
- Collaborate closely with architecture, hardware, and software teams to deliver scalable solutions
- Debug and resolve complex technical issues in large-scale codebases
- Stay current with advancements in algorithms, EDA tools, and hardware/software co-design
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
