IC CAD Engineer — AI-Driven CAD & Virtuoso Specialist

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

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.