Physical Design Engineer

PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

The Role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Physical Design Library Engineer to join our VLSI backend team. This role sits at the intersection of library management using CAD supported tools, and AI-driven automation — playing a critical enabling function for Front End & Back End team.

You will own the end-to-end library delivery pipeline — from lib generation to tile owner unblocking — and will actively leverage and develop AI-powered tools and dashboards to improve team efficiency and visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Having 4+Years of experience in Physical Design

Library Flow Ownership

• Own and execute the LibBuilder flow for standard cell and memory library generation
• Drive MemView generation for memory compiler outputs across multiple PVT corners and process nodes
• Maintain library quality and consistency across NDM, Liberty (.lib), LEF, and timing model deliverables
• Track and manage PVT corner coverage — ensure all required corners (SS, FF, TT, low voltage, high temperature) are generated and validated

Cross-Team Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for library-related issues raised by tile and block owners
• Proactively follow up with internal teams (design, DFT, timing) and external teams (foundry, IP vendors, memory compiler vendors) to resolve library blockers
• Unblock tile owners on NDM / PVT mismatch issues — diagnose root cause, coordinate fix, and validate resolution
• Coordinate with CAD team to ensure the latest compiler versions, EDA tool updates, and flow scripts are adopted in a timely manner

Debug and Issue Resolution

• Perform basic to intermediate debug of library generation failures — identify issues in lib characterization, corner mapping, or MemView configuration
• Triage and escalate complex issues to the right teams with clear problem statements and reproduction steps
• Maintain a library issue tracker — log, prioritize, and close issues with documented root cause and fix

AI Tools and Dashboard Development

• Comfortable working with AI-assisted tools (Genie, Claude Code, Copilot) for day-to-day productivity — querying, scripting, and automation
• Develop, enhance, and maintain AI-generated dashboards for library health, flow status, and PVT coverage visibility
• Proactively identify opportunities to automate repetitive library tasks using AI and scripting

Knowledge of Physical Design Concepts

Timing concepts

-Different file formats, lef/def/oasis

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related discipline preferred

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.