STA Lead

Advanced Micro Devices; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is looking for a Full Chip SoC Timing Lead in Bengaluru, India. This role entails leading full-chip timing activities and ensuring robust timing convergence across all modes. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in ASIC/SoC design and a strong understanding of timing analysis.

The selected candidate will collaborate with various engineering teams, ensuring high-quality signoff and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC/SoC timing analysis and timing closure.
• Strong expertise in full-chip STA and timing signoff for large-scale SoCs.
• Proven experience in advanced technology nodes such as 7nm, 5nm, 3nm.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-chip timing closure for complex SoC/ASIC designs.
• Own and drive timing signoff from synthesis to final tapeout.
• Develop, validate, and maintain timing constraints for integration.

Skills

STA

Timing Constraints

MMMC Flows

SI/Crosstalk Analysis

ECO Closure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / VLSI / Microelectronics / Computer Engineering

Tools

Static Timing Analysis 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.

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THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Full Chip SoC Timing Lead with 15+ years of industry experience in ASIC/SoC design implementation and timing closure. The ideal candidate will lead full‑chip timing activities from synthesis through place‑and‑route, signoff, and tapeout for complex SoCs in advanced technology nodes. This role requires deep expertise in STA, timing constraints, MMMC flows, SI/crosstalk analysis, ECO closure, and cross‑functional collaboration with RTL, PD, CTS, DFT, power, and signoff teams.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead full-chip timing closurefor complex SoC/ASIC designs across all modes and corners.
• Own and drive timing signofffrom synthesis to final tapeout.
• Develop, validate, and maintain timing constraintsincluding SDC for full‑chip and block‑level integration.
• Perform and review static timing analysis (STA)for setup, hold, recovery, removal, clock gating, and async paths.
• Drive MMMC timing methodologyand ensure robust timing convergence across PVT corners.
• Work closely with physical design teamson floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and post‑route timing optimization.
• Analyze and resolve timing violationsrelated to datapath, clock path, cross‑talk, noise, OCV/AOCV/POCV, derates, and variation effects.
• Lead timing ECO strategiesand execute closure with minimal impact to power, area, and performance.
• Collaborate with RTL/design teamsto identify architectural or logic changes required for timing improvement.
• Coordinate with IP/block ownersfor timing budgeting, interface timing closure, and hierarchical timing signoff.
• Ensure signoff quality using industry‑standard tools and methodologies.
• Drive correlation between implementation timingand signoff timing.
• Lead tapeout readiness reviews and provide timing risk assessment to program leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and define best practices for timing methodology and closure.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / VLSI / Microelectronics / Computer Engineering.
• 15+ yearsof hands‑on experience in ASIC/SoC timing analysis and timing closure.
• Strong expertise in full‑chip STA and timing signofffor large‑scale SoCs.
• Proven experience in advanced technology nodes (such as 7nm, 5nm, 3nm or similar).
• Strong knowledge of synthesis, place‑and‑route, extraction, and signoff flows.
• Experience with timing budgeting and hierarchical/full‑chip integration.
• Solid understanding of clocking architecture, CDC implications, and timing exception handling.
• Ability to debug complex timing issues and drive closure under aggressive schedule targets.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.