Printed Circuit Board PCB Design and Layout Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an experienced PCB Design and Layout Engineer to support next-generation GPU and compute platforms. This role requires ownership of complex PCB designs and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready hardware.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Altium, Zuken, or PADS and excels in high-speed routing, impedance control, and power delivery within fast-paced engineering environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proven PCB design and layout experience on high-speed systems.
• Hands-on CAD tool proficiency: Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Altium, Zuken, or PADS.
• Expertise in high-speed routing, HDI, dense BGA, impedance, and power delivery.
• Experience with PCB fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in CPU/GPU or HPC platform design.
• Collaboration with SI/PI teams; ASIC-driven workflows familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end high-speed PCB design and layout for GPU, CPU, and server platforms.
• Define ball-out, placement, routing, stack-ups, and constraints.
• Develop and implement design rules for high-speed interfaces including PCIe, memory, SERDES, and power delivery networks.
• Collaborate with Board Design, SI/PI, Mechanical, Thermal, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams to optimize design performance and manufacturability.
• Execute PCB verification and design rule checks to ensure design quality and release readiness.
• Drive designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, and production release.
• Generate and review manufacturing outputs including ODB++, Gerbers, and fabrication documentation.
• Contribute to PCB design methodologies, process improvements, and reusable design collateral.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed routing

HDI technologies

BGA designs

Impedance control

Power delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Altium

Zuken

PADS

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

The Role

AMD is seeking an experienced PCB Design and Layout Engineer to support next-generation GPU and compute platforms. This role requires a self-driven engineer who can independently own complex PCB designs while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready hardware.

The Person

The ideal candidate has extensive experience designing complex printed circuit boards using industry-standard PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, Zuken, PADS, or similar EDA platforms. You are comfortable taking technical ownership, making design decisions in fast-paced environments, and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end high-speed PCB design and layout for advanced GPU, CPU, and server platforms.
• Define ASIC ball-out, component placement, routing strategy, stack-ups, and design constraints.
• Develop and implement design rules for high-speed interfaces including PCIe, memory, SERDES, and power delivery networks.
• Collaborate with Board Design, SI/PI, Mechanical, Thermal, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams to optimize design performance and manufacturability.
• Execute PCB verification and design rule checks to ensure design quality and release readiness.
• Drive designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, and production release.
• Generate and review manufacturing outputs including ODB++, Gerbers, and fabrication documentation.
• Contribute to PCB design methodologies, process improvements, and reusable design collateral.

Preferred Experience

• Prior, recent years of PCB design and layout experience on complex, high-speed electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Altium, Zuken, PADS, or equivalent PCB CAD tools.
• Expertise in high-speed routing, HDI technologies, dense BGA designs, stack-up development, impedance control, and power delivery.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing CPU, GPU, data center, or other high-performance computing platforms.
• Experience partnering with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams.
• Familiarity with ASIC-driven PCB development workflows and design automation initiatives.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor's or Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.