Silicon Design Engineer (ASIC & STA)

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductors company in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an experienced candidate to drive low-power design strategies. You will work with industry-standard EDA tools to optimize power, performance, and area for complex designs. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in ASIC synthesis and static timing analysis. This role requires problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and methodical approach are essential.
• Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, 3nm) is a plus.
• Experience in leadership or cross-functional collaboration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement power reduction strategies across SoC/IP design.
• Perform synthesis and STA to achieve PPA targets.
• Work closely with teams to ensure timing and power requirements are met.

Skills

ASIC synthesis

static timing analysis (STA)

EDA tools

power analysis and optimization techniques

digital design fundamentals

scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python, Shell)

low-power design methodologies

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys Design Compiler

PrimeTime

PrimePower

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.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will be responsible for driving low-power design strategies, synthesis, and timing closure for complex SoC and IP designs. You will use industry-standard EDA tools to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA), ensuring efficient, reliable silicon that meets product requirements.

THE PERSON

You are passionate about digital design, power optimization, and timing closure in advanced semiconductor technologies. You enjoy solving challenging problems, are detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative team environment and passionate to work with vibrant team located in different time zone. With strong analytical skills and a methodical approach, you are eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to building cutting-edge silicon.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement power reduction strategies across SoC/IP design.
• Perform synthesis and static timing analysis (STA) to achieve PPA targets.
• Analyze and optimize dynamic and leakage power using industry-standard tools.
• Work closely with RTL designers, physical design, and verification teams to ensure timing and power requirements are met.
• Run low-power verification checks (UPF/CPF) and validate correct power intent implementation.
• Support sign-off activities for Lint, CDC, synthesis, timing, and power closure.
• Automate and streamline power and timing workflows to improve efficiency.
• Build test plan documentation, accounting for interactions with other features, the hardware.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong background in ASIC synthesis and static timing analysis (STA).
• Hands-on expertise with EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, PrimeTime, PrimePower, Power Artists, or equivalent.
• Experience with power analysis and optimization techniques (clock gating, multi-Vt, power gating, multi-voltage design).
• Familiarity with UPF/CPF power intent specification and verification.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals, RTL coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, 3nm) is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python, or Shell) for flow automation.
• Exposure to floorplanning, place-and-route, and ECO flows is desirable.
• Knowledge of low-power design methodologies and trade-offs.
• Prior leadership, mentorship, or cross-functional collaboration experience is an asset.
• Experienced with Verilog, System Verilog, C, and C++.
• Graphics pipeline knowledge.
• Automating workflows in a distributed compute environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering or Electrical Engineering.

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance

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