Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer
Core
Design high-speed VLSI circuits and optimize power, performance, area, and schedule for next-generation CPU cores and caches in deep submicron FinFET processes.
Role type
Senior IC VLSI Physical Design Engineer
Builds
Industry-leading CPU cores and caches for AMD's server, client, and gaming business
Domain
Semiconductor / VLSI Physical Design
Required skills
High-speed VLSI design, Chip-level floor planning, Bus/Pin planning, Clock tree synthesis, Placement, Optimization, Routing, Parasitic extraction, Static timing analysis, IR drop analysis, Electromigration analysis, Physical verification, Sign-off, Verilog RTL comprehension, Digital circuit design, Perl/C/Tcl scripting
Preferred skills
Computer architecture knowledge, Hardware design tradeoffs, High-speed flop/synchronizer/level shifter/SRAM design
Technologies
FinFET, Verilog, Perl, C, Tcl
Responsibilities
Perform high-speed VLSI design in deep submicron FinFET processes; Collaborate with RTL and physical designers to optimize PPA and schedule; Solve design and tool problems requiring innovative approaches; Create technical presentations for peers and management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
