Senior Physical Design Engineer

AMD; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech leader in Penang is seeking a skilled physical design engineer to join their team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the development of cutting-edge GPU technology. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, substantial experience in ASIC design, and familiarity with EDA tools. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this innovative environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key to succeeding within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ASIC design or 5+ years with a Bachelor's.
• Familiar with Back-End (physical design) tools.
• Hands-on experience in large scale ASIC chip physical design.

Responsibilities

• Drive and improve AMD's GPU product delivery.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate continuous career development.

Skills

Physical design skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronic Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

Unix/Linux

TCL/shell/perl/python

Fusion/Primetime/Calibre

Job description

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 looking for an adaptive, self-motivative physical design engineer to join our team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a engineering team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the MI/Navi series of GPU products to market. The Phyiscal Design Engineering team, as part of GE SoC team, furthers and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for cutting‑edge semiconductor technology, digital design, and physical design in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• MSEE with 2+ years or Bachelor with 5+ years of industrial experience in ASIC design
• Familiar with Back‑End (physical design) EDA tools
• Hands on experience in large scale ASIC chip physical design
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of deep submicron ASIC design flow
• Successfully gone through several complete product development cycles
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving and work well with cross‑functional teams
• Good listening, writing and speaking English
• Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and flexibility
• Dedicated, hardworking and good team player
• Familiar with Unix/Linux environment and good at scripts

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good at TCL/shell/perl/python programming
• Familiarity with Fusion/Primetime/Calibre
• Experience/Background on SoC timing/constraints is a benefit

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronic engineering/Electrical Engineering.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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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.