IC CAD Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an IC CAD Engineer to enhance custom design processes. In this role, you will set up and verify physical verification tools, improve CAD flows, and provide user support. Candidates should possess excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a relevant educational background. Experience with tools like Calibre and programming languages such as Python is preferred. Join us to make a significant impact in the field of next-generation computing.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with physical verification tools and macro design.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.
• Eager to learn and improve user experiences through AI.

Responsibilities

• Set up and verify physical verification and macro construction tools.
• Maintain and improve verification processes across technology nodes.
• Provide training and technical support to users.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

Calibre

Virtuoso

Perl

Python

Tcl

Cadence SKILL

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

As an IC CAD Engineer you will be responsible for supporting physical verification and macro design construction in a custom design environment at AMD. You will work with senior CAD team members to verify existing setups for new technology enablement, improve current setups for a better user experience, and provide user support to meet design deliverable schedules. You will also be involved in evaluating and implementing new tool features. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our custom CAD flows.

THE PERSON

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, custom design, and verification in general. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with engineers located across different sites and time zones. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are eager to learn, and ready to tackle challenges. You are passionate about improving processes and user experience through AI integration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and verify physical verification and macro construction tools/flows
• Maintain and improve physical verification and macro construction processes across multiple technology nodes
• Build regression testbenches to maintain CAD tool and flow quality
• Provide technical support and training to users across multiple sites
• Enhance overall user usage and experience through AI agent integration

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Calibre or any equivalent vendor tool
• Experience with Virtuoso or any equivalent vendor tool
• Fluent in programming languages like Perl, Python, Tcl, Cadence SKILL

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering

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.