Packaging Design Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin is seeking a Package Design Engineer to advance complex package design execution for heterogeneous integration. You will lead end-to-end design projects, deliver high-quality substrates and interposers, and drive design decisions with SI/PI, mechanical, and SOC teams.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast-paced execution, AI-driven design techniques, and scalable workflows. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical or computer engineering and experience with advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with complex substrate design or interposer architectures.
• Familiarity with AI-driven design techniques and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end package designs for complex products, meeting performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Lead multiple concurrent design programs in fast-paced environments.
• Develop substrate layouts, bump maps, interposer designs for 2.5D/3D packaging.
• Collaborate with SI/PI, mechanical, and SOC teams to drive design decisions.

Skills

Package design

Silicon physical design

AI/ML in design

Automation in design

Cross-functional collaboration

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

OSAT collaboration

VLSI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

EDA tools

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.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:

We are seeking a Package Design Engineer to support complex package design execution. This role requires a self-driven technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-pressure environment, and can deliver high-quality designs with speed, precision, and scalability. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing AMD's packaging methodologies by leveraging AI-driven design techniques, automation, and next-generation workflows to address the increasing complexity of heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging architectures.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is an experienced package or silicon physical designer who:

• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability across multiple programs
• Excels in fast-phase execution environments with competing priorities
• Applies AI/ML and automation to improve design productivity and quality
• Operates with minimal supervision while influencing cross-functional teams
• Balances deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design Execution & Technical Leadership

• Perform end-to-end package design execution for complex products, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets are met
• Handle multiple concurrent design programs in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Develop substrate layouts, bump maps, and interposer designs for advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, chiplet-based architectures)
• Drive design decisions through close collaboration with SI/PI, mechanical, and SOC teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal engineering teams, OSATs, and substrate suppliers to deliver optimized solutions
• Interface with stakeholders to communicate design status, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Contribute to design reviews, signoff readiness, and tapeout processes

Methodology & Continuous Improvement

• Define and enhance package design methodologies, flows, and best practices
• Drive improvements in layout efficiency, reuse, and design standardization

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Designing complex substrate design or Silicon Bridge or Interposers
• Proven ability to execute in multi-project, fast-phased, and high-pressure environments
• Strong experience in advanced packaging technologies:
• Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as:
• Experience working with OSATs, foundries, and substrate vendors
• Solid understanding of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity fundamentals

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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