CAD Infrastructure Software Engineer - IP Lifecycle Management

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in York Region, Canada is seeking a candidate to develop and maintain an advanced IP lifecycle management system. The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, experience in infrastructure design, and skills in Linux and scripting. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and collaboration, contributing to the development of high-performance technologies. If you possess a degree in computer science or engineering and are eager to learn emerging tech, this is a great opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability are essential.
• Experience with distributed infrastructure and high availability.
• Background in semiconductor or hardware engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IPLM project lead for platform support.
• Implement IPLM integration with various systems.
• Design enterprise-grade infrastructure for high availability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Linux/Unix administration

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Perforce Helix Core

Git

NFS

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Join our team to develop and maintain an advanced IP lifecycle management system that supports hardware design workflows in a dynamic, innovative-driven environment. Our Central CAD team at AMD establishes standards and techniques for designing chips that deliver high performance, cost efficiency, and low power usage. We automate these best practices into software design flows for consistency and efficiency, collaborating with design teams to build next-generation GPUs, CPUs, and APUs using industry-standard EDA tools.

THE PERSON:

We seek individuals who demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills. You work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and you communicate clearly while collaborating with colleagues across multiple locations and time zones. You are eager to learn and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI, into your daily work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating with the IPLM project lead to deploying, configuring, and providing long-term support for the Perforce IPLM platform serving semiconductor design teams.
• Implement IPLM integration with multiple systems, including Perforce Helix Core, Git, NFS, and other design data sources.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade infrastructure, including high availability, disaster recovery, edge servers, proxies, and cloud backup.
• Administer integration middleware (PiServer) and distributed caching infrastructure.
• Work closely with CAD infrastructure, Perforce vendor, IT, and design stakeholders to meet technical requirements.
• Support broader CAD infrastructure projects and develop automation to improve design workflows.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining complex distributed infrastructure, including HA/DR, edge servers, proxies, multi-site deployments, and enterprise backup solutions.
• Solid working knowledge of Perforce Helix Core administration.
• Strong Linux/Unix system administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash, shell scripting).
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity, generate code/scripts, troubleshoot issues, and automate workflows.
• Experience leading technical implementations, collaborating with vendors, and driving complex projects to completion.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Background in semiconductor, ASIC/FPGA design, or hardware engineering infrastructure is highly desirable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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.