Staff Physical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026. AMD scores A on the Alion truth index.
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THE ROLE:
We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivative Back End Physical Design engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.
THE PERSON:
You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and physical design. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Involves in in Floor-plan, Physical Implementation of Power-plan, Synthesis, Placement, CTS, Timing Closure, Routing, Extraction, Physical Verification (DRC & LVS), Crosstalk Analysis, EM/IR
- Extensive Experience in handling different PNR tools - Synopsys Design Compiler, ICC2, ICC, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, StarRC, Mentor Graphics Calibre, Apache Redhawk
- Involvement in not only Physical design, but also STA & timing closure, authoring methodology scripts in Tcl, Perl and/or Python
- Good knowledge in Physical design, STA, methodology scripts (Tcl), knowledge on Perl, Python
- Hands on experience on 16nm, 14nm, 12nm, and sub-10nm projects
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 10 years or more of professional experience in the semiconductor industry
- Experience in FinFET & Dual Patterning nodes such as 16/14/12 and sub-10nm nodes
- High-frequency design experience
- Excellent physical design and timing background
- Synopsys Tools Experience Not a Must But Preferred
- MNC experience is a plus
- Familiarity with all Design areas and tools and solid understanding of design/technology interactions
- Good understanding of computer organization/architecture
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
- Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
- Good teamwork and communications skills are mandatory
- Exposure/understanding on RTL is preferred
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering
LOCATION:
Penang, Malaysia
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
THE ROLE:
We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivative Back End Physical Design engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.
THE PERSON:
You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and physical design. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Involves in in Floor-plan, Physical Implementation of Power-plan, Synthesis, Placement, CTS, Timing Closure, Routing, Extraction, Physical Verification (DRC & LVS), Crosstalk Analysis, EM/IR
- Extensive Experience in handling different PNR tools - Synopsys Design Compiler, ICC2, ICC, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, StarRC, Mentor Graphics Calibre, Apache Redhawk
- Involvement in not only Physical design, but also STA & timing closure, authoring methodology scripts in Tcl, Perl and/or Python
- Good knowledge in Physical design, STA, methodology scripts (Tcl), knowledge on Perl, Python
- Hands on experience on 16nm, 14nm, 12nm, and sub-10nm projects
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 10 years or more of professional experience in the semiconductor industry
- Experience in FinFET & Dual Patterning nodes such as 16/14/12 and sub-10nm nodes
- High-frequency design experience
- Excellent physical design and timing background
- Synopsys Tools Experience Not a Must But Preferred
- MNC experience is a plus
- Familiarity with all Design areas and tools and solid understanding of design/technology interactions
- Good understanding of computer organization/architecture
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
- Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
- Good teamwork and communications skills are mandatory
- Exposure/understanding on RTL is preferred
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering
LOCATION:
Penang, Malaysia
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.