IC CAD Engineer

Job Title

IC CAD Engineer

Role Summary

Support and improve AMD's custom IC CAD flows with a focus on Cadence Virtuoso, LEF generation, and Calibre PDK. Work with CAD team members and vendors to verify and enable tools for new technologies and provide cross-site user support and training.

Primary location: San Jose, CA (open to Austin, TX). Hybrid role. Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Level - Mid-Career). Years of experience: not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Deliver and maintain CAD infrastructure, validate flows for new process nodes, and improve designer productivity through tooling and AI enhancements.

• Set up and maintain Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout features.
• Develop and maintain LEF generation flow.
• Develop and maintain the Calibre PDK and related verification flows.
• Work with vendors and designers to evaluate and deploy new CAD features.
• Build regression testbenches to ensure CAD tool and flow quality.
• Provide technical support and training to users across multiple sites and time zones.
• Integrate AI agents to accelerate the design cycle and improve CAD user experience.

Requirements

Key technical skills and constraints. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Must-have: Practical experience supporting IC CAD flows (Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent) and familiarity with layout and schematic environments.
• Must-have: Experience with LEF/abstract generation processes and Calibre-based PDK/verification flows.
• Must-have: Proficiency in scripting for CAD automation (Cadence SKILL and Perl).
• Must-have: Experience building regression testbenches and providing cross-site user support.
• Nice-to-have: Experience creating or integrating AI agents (e.g., Claude Code or equivalent) to enhance CAD tooling.
• Nice-to-have: Prior vendor engagement for tool evaluation and deployment.
• Ability to collaborate across time zones and deliver training and documentation to designers.
• Work authorization: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work where the role is based.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.