CPU Core Physical Design Engineer
Core
Lead physical design for AMD CPU cores, focusing on Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization for next-generation microprocessors.
Role type
Senior IC Physical Design Engineer (CPU Core)
Builds
CPU Core designs for AMD's high-performance computing and AI processors
Domain
Semiconductor / Microprocessor Design
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Physical Design, Floorplanning, Timing Closure, Power Optimization, DRC/LVS, High-speed Microprocessor Design, Custom Circuit Design, AI Tool Development
Preferred skills
Technical Leadership, Full-Chip Design, Sub-micron Technology Knowledge, EE Degree
Technologies
Physical Design tools, Custom circuit design flows
Responsibilities
Lead physical design team for new CPU core designs, act as primary technical contact for focus area, collaborate on design reviews to quantify technology impacts, refine area and timing targets, develop solutions for complex technical risks, build Agentic AI tools to enhance team productivity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
