Principal PCB Physical Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is looking for a Principal CAD PCB Physical Design Engineer in Santa Clara, California. This senior-level role involves PCB physical design for high-speed and high-power products. The candidate should excel in cross-functional collaboration and possess extensive experience with PCB design, particularly using Cadence Allegro. A Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. This position does not offer visa sponsorship and includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on PCB physical design for high-speed/high-power systems.
• Strong background in electronic fundamentals.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• PCB physical design for high-speed and high-power boards from initial concept to mass production.
• Ensure that complex system layouts meet electrical and mechanical/thermal specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development.

Skills

PCB physical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Electronic fundamentals

Expertise in Cadence Allegro

Education

Bachelor or Master degree of Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

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:

As a Principal CAD PCB Physical Design Engineer in the Network Technology Solutions Group, NTSG, you will be responsible for the PCB physical design and the technology development for AMD NTSG products in this expanding and strategic market for AMD. To accomplish this, you will need to interact with other key engineering teams such as silicon design, board design, signal/power integrity, and manufacturing.

THE PERSON:

As the Principal CAD PCB Physical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and development of AMD NTSG next-generation networking and server products. This is a senior-level, hands‑on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of PCB physical design and cross‑functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• PCB physical design for high‑speed and high‑power boards from initial concept to mass production
• Optimize component placement, high‑speed signal routing, critical power plane
• Create design constraints based on the requirements of Hardware Design engineers, Signal/Power‑Integrity engineers, Mechanical/Thermal engineers
• Ensure that complex system layouts meet electrical and mechanical/thermal specifications
• Adapt designs to fit component availability or manufacturing limitations
• Resolve any issue related to PCB physical design and ensure a smooth transition from design to production
• Generate comprehensive manufacturing and assembly packages such as Gerber, ODB
• Build strong relationships with both engineers and manufacturers to reduce the risk of redesigning
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive product development while keeping projects on schedule and within scope.
• Stay at the forefront of PCB physical design innovations and technologies to ensure AMD leadership in the industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience on PCB physical design for high-speed/high-power systems
• Strong background in electronic fundamentals
• Strong expertise in PCB design software such as Cadence Allegro
• Deep knowledge on different types of layers such as copper, silkscreen, solder mask, and different types of component models such as symbol, footprint
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power integrity
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and standards
• Hands‑on experience of balancing the technical requirements from hardware engineers and the practical constraints set by manufacturers
• Excellent problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor or Master degree of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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.

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.