SOC Physical Design Lead

Job Title

SOC Physical Design Lead

Role Summary

Lead the planning, implementation, and verification of physical design for processing subsystem IP to achieve signoff criteria for tapeout. Work within the SoC physical design team and coordinate with cross-site engineering teams.

Contribute to high-performance processor implementations across advanced process nodes.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. Preferred 12+ years of experience in physical implementation, SoC or processor design.

Responsibilities

Accountable for delivering physical implementation and verification for subsystem IP and top-level integration toward tapeout signoff.

• Plan and execute block-level and top-level physical implementation flows.
• Perform physical verification and signoff activities to meet tapeout criteria.
• Work with EDA tools to implement timing, congestion, and power closure.
• Integrate designs for lower-node processes (5nm and below) and address node-specific challenges.
• Collaborate across teams and time zones with architects, RTL designers, verification, and manufacturing engineers.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation for implementation flows.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership within the physical design team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; list below separates core requirements from advantageous skills.

• Must-have: Extensive hands-on experience with block- and top-level physical implementation for complex digital designs.
• Must-have: Practical experience on lower-node technologies (5nm or below).
• Must-have: Proficiency with EDA implementation and signoff tools such as Innovus, Fusion Compiler / IC Compiler II, PrimeTime.
• Must-have: Scripting experience in TCL and Python for automation of flows.
• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work across distributed teams.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with low-power or processor-specific design techniques.
• Nice-to-have: Prior leadership or formal mentorship experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience.

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.