IC CAD Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an IC CAD Engineer in San Jose, CA, to support the Cadence Virtuoso platform in a custom design environment and enable AI-driven improvements across CAD flows. You will verify setups for new technology enablement, collaborate with vendors, and provide user support to meet design schedules.

The role emphasizes strengthening CAD tool reliability, developing scripts, and integrating AI agents to accelerate design cycles while collaborating across sites and time zones.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout.
• Experience writing and improving Cadence SKILL scripts.
• Experience creating AI agents or integrating AI tools in CAD environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout features.
• Write and improve Cadence SKILL scripts.
• Work with vendors and designers to evaluate and deploy new features.
• Build regression testbenches to maintain CAD tool and flow quality.
• Provide technical support and training to users across multiple sites.
• Enhance overall user experience through AI agent integration.

Skills

Cadence SKILL

Python

Perl

Tcl

AI agents

Education

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

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Virtuoso utilities

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

The Role

As an IC CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Cadence Virtuoso platform in a custom design environment at AMD. You will work with CAD team members to verify existing setups for new technology enablement, collaborate with vendors to evaluate new features for deployment, and provide user support to meet design deliverable schedules. You will also enable AI agents across all CAD areas to speed up the design cycle and improve CAD tool user experience. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our custom CAD flows.

The Person

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, custom design, and verification in general. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with engineers located across different sites and time zones. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are eager to learn, and ready to tackle challenges. You are passionate about improving processes and user experience through AI integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout features
• Write and improve Cadence SKILL scripts
• Work with vendors and designers to evaluate and deploy new features
• Build regression testbenches to maintain CAD tool and flow quality
• Provide technical support and training to users across multiple sites
• Enhance overall user experience through AI agent integration

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Virtuoso schematic/layout
• Experience with developing Virtuoso utilities
• Experience with Cadence SKILL language
• Experience with creating AI agents using Claude Code or any equivalent AI agentic tool
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Cadence SKILL, Perl, Python, and Tcl.

Academic Credentials

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

LOCATION

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.