Senior Physical Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices Inc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Dublin is looking for a Physical Design Leader to oversee microprocessor design initiatives. The role requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor senior engineers and handle complex technical challenges. Ideal candidates have an engineering background, experience in high-speed designs, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and collaboration within a diverse team environment, focusing on innovation in technology.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in Power, Performance, and Area metrics.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with CPU Cores team.
• Experience in high-speed microprocessor design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for your focus area.
• Lead the physical design team and mentor junior engineers.
• Represent CPU Cores in executive management discussions.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Collaboration among top thinkers

Leading technical teams

High-speed microprocessor designs

Creating new design ideas

Education

Engineering degree in related field

Tools

Physical Design tools

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:

We are seeking a seasoned Physical Design Leader with expertise in Microprocessor Design and Design Techniques. You are meticulous about Power, Performance and Area while balancing the business needs. This senior role will stretch you as you lead the physical design team to help create new design for AMD.

The Person:

• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc.
• You are highly adept at collaboration among top‑thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you.
• You are experienced in leading teams of senior engineers

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary technical contact for your focus area
• Pro‑actively works with peers in technology and design reviews
• Quantify impacts of technology issues in design reviews
• Represent the CPU Cores to executive management from a technical perspective.
• Work cross functionally across CPU Cores team to identify and assess complex technical issues/risks, and develop solutions
• Work closely with Design teams for Area and Floorplan refinement, Timing targets, Power targets

Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading technical teams
• Experienced in high‑speed microprocessor designs
• Ability to create new design ideas and flow
• Knowledge of current sub‑micro technologies
• Solid understanding Physical Design tools and flows or custom circuit design

Education:

• Engineering degree in related field

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