Memory Compiler Support and Development Lead

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Markham, Ontario is seeking an experienced Memory IP Engineer to own and deliver memory compiler definitions across AMD products. You will work with architects, hardware and firmware teams to meet feature and timing requirements.

The role focuses on ensuring all memories meet stringent AMD specs, with opportunities to lead development of custom memory compilers for specialized applications. The position requires strong Verilog knowledge, memory validation and scripting skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience with ROM/SRAM/TCAM architectures and validation.
• Strong memory validation skills (DFM, DRC, ERC, LVS).
• Proficiency in Verilog and memory compiler familiarity.
• Willingness to collaborate across sites/time zones.

Responsibilities

• Owns definition, quality, delivery for multiple memory compilers for all AMD products.
• Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand feature and timing requirements.
• Lead discussions for next‑generation memory requirements with a 3rd‑party vendor, and ensuring sufficient silicon validation is achieved.
• Lead inhouse memory compiler development.

Skills

Verilog

Memory design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Liberty files

Spice simulation

UNIX scripting

ASIC design flows

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

Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting 3rd Party IPs such as SRAM & ROM compilers, in addition to in‑house Macro/IP development. All IPs need to meet AMD’s functionality, performance, and technology requirements while integrating seamlessly within the AMD design ecosystem. We are exposed to bleeding‑edge technologies and play a major role in shaping AMD’s roadmap and future products.

The focus of this role is to be the primary technical interface with a 3rd‑party vendor supplying compiled memories. The candidate will be responsible to ensure that all memories used within AMD are compliant to our stringent requirements and will not present any issues to customers that use them. In addition, there may be opportunity to lead development of custom memory compilers for specialized applications.

The Person

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital and memory design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns definition/quality/delivery/support for multiple memory compilers for all AMD products
• Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand feature and timing requirements
• Lead discussions for next‑generation memory requirements with a 3rd‑party vendor, and ensuring sufficient silicon validation is achieved
• Lead inhouse memory compiler development

Preferred Experience

• Proficient understanding of ROM/SRAM/TCAM architecture, operation, and requirements
• Expertise in basic Memory validation - including DFM, DRC, ERC, Functionality, LVS, Spice Checks, Trend Analysis
• Experience in enhanced Memory validation - including EMIR analysis, Physical Integration, Rout ability, and Spice Characterization
• Working knowledge of Verilog, liberty files, spice simulation, and ASIC design flows
• Comfortable with script programming, such as C-shell, Makefile, Perl, or TCL languages in a UNIX environment
• Memory (compiler) and physical design

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Location

Markham, ON

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.