Job description for Silicon Design Engineer at AMD
THE PERSON
- Strong understanding of analog and/or digital IC design concepts
- Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Mentor, etc.)
- Experience or strong interest in scripting/programming (Python, SKILL, Tcl, or Perl)
- Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and quality-focused mindset
- Effective communication skills with a team-oriented and collaborative attitude
- Positive, self-driven, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with global teams across multiple disciplines
- Interest in automation, AI-assisted workflows, and next-generation engineering productivity solutions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, support, and maintain CAD design flows for schematic, layout, package, and physical verification
- Define and deliver automation solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround time for design teams
- Develop scripts, tools, and utilities (SKILL/Python/Tcl/Perl) for automation and workflow optimization
- Support and enhance EDA tools and environments, including integration of in-house and vendor solutions
- Work closely with design engineers to deploy, debug, and improve CAD flows
- Assist in transforming existing engineering workflows into AI-assisted or agentic workflows, integrating intelligent automation to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making
- Collaborate with global Mixed-Signal, CAD, and technology teams to address design and flow challenges
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Relevant experience in CAD and/or mixed-signal design.
- Experience with:
- Cadence Virtuoso and SKILL programming
- Flow automation and scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl)
- Background in mixed-signal design methodologies.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and compute farms (e.g., LSF)
- Exposure to EDA tool evaluation, methodology improvement, or tool integration
- Interest or experience in AI/ML, workflow automation, or agent-based systems for engineering productivity
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
LOCATION:
Singapore
