FCT PD lead

AMD; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD Bengaluru is seeking an experienced FCT Lead to drive Full Chip Timing execution and timing signoff for complex SoC and subsystem designs. You will work with Architecture, PD, STA, DFT, CAD and Methodology teams to achieve first-pass silicon success and timing closure.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years in Physical Design and STA, with hands-on PrimeTime and scripting skills. You will mentor engineers, own timing budgets, and lead ECO planning to ensure on-time tapeout in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in Physical Design, Static Timing Analysis, Constraints Development and Timing Signoff.
• Hands-on experience with timing closure tools and methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Full Chip Timing team responsible for timing constraints development and timing signoff.
• Own end-to-end timing closure and signoff for SoC and subsystem integration projects.
• Define, develop and validate SDC constraints, clocks and timing methodologies.
• Drive timing convergence across synthesis, P&R, CTS, route and post-route ECO stages.
• Partner with Architecture and STA teams to establish timing budgets and signoff criteria.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership for timing closure activities.

Skills

Full Chip Timing Closure

STA Signoff

Timing Constraints (SDC)

Timing ECO Methodologies

Advanced Node Timing Signoff

Clock Architecture

Clock Implementation

DFT Timing

MBIST Timing Verification

Scripting: Tcl/Perl/Python

PrimeTime (PT)

Fusion Compiler/ICC2

Education

Bachelors or Masters in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys PrimeTime

GCA

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.

FCT LEAD

The Role

As an FCT Lead within the Physical Design organisation, you will lead Full Chip Timing (FCT) execution and timing signoff activities for complex SoC and subsystem designs. You will work closely with Architecture, Design, PD, STA, DFT, CAD and Methodology teams to achieve first-pass silicon success and deliver timing closure for industry-leading products

The Person

A successful candidate will work with senior silicon design engineers. The candidate will be highly accurate and detail-oriented, possessing good communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsiblities

• Lead the Full Chip Timing team responsible for timing constraints development and timing signoff.
• Own end-to-end timing closure and signoff for SoC and subsystem integration projects.
• Define, develop and validate SDC constraints, clocks and timing methodologies.
• Drive timing convergence across synthesis, P&R, CTS, route and post-route ECO stages.
• Partner with Architecture and STA teams to establish timing budgets, statistical timing targets and signoff criteria. Analyze and manage advanced-node timing margins including LVF, SSTA, OCV/AOCV/POCV and variation‑aware signoff methodologies.
• Lead timing ECO planning and execution to ensure on‑time tapeout.
• Collaborate with CAD and EDA vendors to improve timing closure flows, automation and methodologies.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership for timing closure activities across multiple projects.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• 14+ years of experience in Physical Design, Static Timing Analysis, Constraints Development and Timing Signoff.

Strong Expertise In

• Full Chip Timing Closure
• STA Signoff
• Timing Constraints (SDC)
• Timing ECO Methodologies
• Advanced Node Timing Signoff
• Clock Architecture and Clock Implementation
• MCMM Timing Analysis
• DFT Timing and MBIST Timing Verification
• Hands‑on experience with Synopsys PrimeTime (PT) and GCA.
• Experience with Fusion Compiler and/or ICC2 is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of floorplanning, placement, CTS and routing interactions with timing.
• Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, Shell and Python scripting

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.