Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Analysis & CAD Engineer (Temporary/Seasonal)

Job Title

Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Analysis & CAD Engineer (Temporary/Seasonal)

Role Summary

Join the 3rd Party Analog Mixed Signal IP Design Analysis and CAD team to evaluate analog/mixed-signal IP from external vendors, develop analysis tools and automation, and ensure designs meet specifications and integrate into AMD chip flows.

The role focuses on pre-silicon verification (LVS, DRC/ERC, topology validation), physical verification, scripting and tooling, and cross-site collaboration to identify and resolve issues before manufacturing.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early-career. The position is training-oriented with mentorship; no specific years of experience are stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification, analysis, automation, and collaboration.

• Perform pre-silicon analysis: LVS, DRC/ERC, topology validation, parasitic RC extraction, and basic EM/IR checks.
• Analyze electrical performance of analog/digital mixed-signal IP and assess flagged issues for resolution or escalation.
• Use physical verification and analysis tools to validate designs prior to integration and manufacture.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts and test cases to improve IP design analysis workflows.
• Collaborate with 3rd-party IP vendors and internal AMD teams to review analysis results and drive design fixes.
• Document and present analysis findings, workflows, and tooling improvements.
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate to assist automation and validate analysis outputs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and competencies; degrees summarized separately in Education Requirements below.

• Strong hardware and software aptitude with the ability to learn EDA tools and verification flows.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, or Perl to build maintainable automation.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux command-line environments.
• Conceptual knowledge or hands-on exposure to HSPICE, Verilog or VHDL, and transistor-level circuits and/or layout.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis for software and hardware design issues.
• Good communication skills for vendor interactions and cross-site collaboration.
• Nice-to-have: experience with C/C++, practical use of EDA verification tools, and prior work applying AI automation to engineering workflows.

Education Requirements

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