Front-End Silicon Design Engineer – Hybrid, Penang

CareerArc; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

AMD in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Front End Integration Silicon Design Engineer to drive next generation silicon, combining RTL design and AI-enabled workflows. You will collaborate across sites to enhance productivity, quality and development efficiency throughout the silicon lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a solid ASIC/SoC foundation and hands-on experience applying AI to engineering workflows, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work setup in Penang is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in large digital ASIC projects.
• Experience with Verilog RTL design and front-end EDA tools.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux and scripting (Tcl, Perl).
• Knowledge of low power design methodology.
• Synthesis or physical implementation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Front‑End chip implementation including RTL flow to a netlist package.
• Develop ASIC design methodology and flow, interfacing with EDA vendors.
• CDC/Lint, timing closure, lower power implementation, and netlist quality checks with RTL designer and PD team.

Skills

Verilog RTL design

Front-end EDA tools

Unix/Linux scripting

Synthesis/physical implement

Low power design

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Design Compiler

PrimeTime

Conformal

VSI/VC-static

Formality

Job description

AMD in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Front End Integration Silicon Design Engineer to drive next generation silicon, combining RTL design and AI-enabled workflows. You will collaborate across sites to enhance productivity, quality and development efficiency throughout the silicon lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a solid ASIC/SoC foundation and hands-on experience applying AI to engineering workflows, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work setup in Penang is available.