Silicon Design Infrastructure Hardware/Software Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Silicon Design Infrastructure Hardware/Software Engineer to develop and maintain world-class software that designs hardware in a fast-paced production environment. The role collaborates with design teams across AMD’s data centers to enable efficient chip development.

You will work with large-scale CPUs/GPUs/APUs, using EDA tools and scripting, while improving the design flow and automating workflows for better productivity.

Qualifications

• Strong software background with proficiency in Perl, Python, Tcl, and/or shell scripting.
• Experience with AI tools to enhance productivity and automate workflows
• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration
• Experience with EDA tool usage and scripting
• Experience with version control systems (Perforce, Git, or similar)
• Experience with job scheduling systems (LSF, Grid Engine, Slurm, or similar batch systems)
• Experience with regression infrastructure or CI/CD systems (Github Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve AMD’s hardware design flow software
• Technically support design team members as they construct AMD’s next generation chips
• Develop new and more efficient ways of using computers to design silicon

Skills

Perl

Python

Tcl

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

EDA tools

Linux/Unix

Perforce

Git

LSF/Grid Engine/Slurm

GitHub Actions/Jenkins

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

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.

Silicon Design Infrastructure Hardware/Software Engineer

THE ROLE:

This is a great opportunity to develop and maintain world-class software for designing hardware in a fast-paced production environment on the very edge of modern technology! The Central CAD team at AMD writes software to automate a hardware design flow that makes it easy to efficiently use the thousands of cores and terabytes of RAM in AMD’s data centers. We work with various design teams who use our software to construct next-generation GPUs, CPUs and APUs with industry-standard EDA tools.

THE PERSON:

You enjoy figuring out how things work and modifying them to work better. You are constantly helping other people with their technical problems and then improving the system to avoid issues in the future. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers, as well as with other business units across different sites and time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are detail-oriented, and are willing to learn and ready to take on new challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Maintain and improve AMD’s hardware design flow software


• Technically support design team members as they construct AMD’s next generation chips


• Develop new and more efficient ways of using computers to design silicon

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong software background with proficiency in Perl, Python, Tcl, and/or shell scripting


• Demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity and automate workflows


• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration


• Experience with EDA tool usage and scripting


• Experience with version control systems (Perforce, Git, or similar)


• Experience with job scheduling systems (LSF, Grid Engine, Slurm, or similar batch systems)


• Experience with regression infrastructure or CI/CD systems (Github Actions, Jenkins, or similar)


• Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

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.