FCT PD lead

AMD; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an experienced FCT Lead in Bengaluru to drive full chip timing execution and signoff for complex SoCs. You will work with Architecture, PD, STA, DFT and CAD teams to achieve silicon success and timing closure, mentoring engineers along the way.

The role demands 14+ years in physical design and timing, with deep knowledge of SDC, clocking, ECO methodologies and scripting. On-site collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Full Chip Timing execution and timing signoff for complex SoCs or subsystems.
• Strong expertise in constraints development, clocks, and timing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with advanced-node timing signoff and LVF/SSTA/OCV/POCV concepts.

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.
• Collaborate with Architecture and STA teams to establish timing budgets and signoff criteria.
• Mentor engineers and lead timing closure activities across multiple projects.

Skills

Full Chip Timing

STA Signoff

SDC Constraints

Timing ECO Methodologies

Clock Architecture

Clock Implementation

PT/ICC2

Fusion Compiler

floorplanning/CTS

Scripting (Tcl/Perl/Shell/Python)

Education

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

Tools

Synopsys PrimeTime (PT)

GCA

Fusion Compiler

ICC2

Job description

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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

Leadership Expectations

• Provide technical leadership for Full Chip Timing execution across multiple programs.
• Drive cross-functional alignment among Architecture, Design, PD, DFT and CAD teams.
• Mentor MTS/SDE engineers and develop future FCT leads.
• Influence timing methodologies and signoff strategies for upcoming technology nodes.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering
• #LI-BM2

AMD benefits at a glance

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