Senior IC Layout design Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD's SerDes Technology Group is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal layout design engineer with supervisory responsibilities to join our team in San Jose, CA. You will contribute to high-performance SerDes solutions enabling next-gen AMD CPU and GPU products, overseeing layout resources and driving productivity in a global, multi-time-zone environment.

The role requires a passion for high-speed layout design, strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration with engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE or IC layout training with IC Layout working experience.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal layout is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Layout design of high speed SerDes analog mixed-signal circuits per specs.
• Block-level physical implementation including floorplanning and routing.
• Post-layout circuit performance analysis participation.
• Engage in block/IP/chip level integration activities.
• Estimate schedules and report progress.
• Contribute to layout methodology and flow development.
• Drive layout productivity through automation and pcells.
• Supervise onsite/offsite layout resources and address quality issues.

Skills

High speed layout design

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in EE/CE or IC layout training

Tools

Cadence SKILL

Scripting (Perl, Python, Tcl)

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 redesigning 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:

The AMD SerDes Technology Group develops high-performance, multi-protocol wireline transceivers in state-of-the‑art CMOS process. We are currently seeking an experience analog/mixed‑signal layout design engineer with supervisory role to join our world‑class team in the development of SerDes solutions to facilitate the future connectivity of AMD CPU and GPU products.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for high speed layout design with innovative and creative ideas to solve complex design challenges. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Layout design of high speed and high performance SerDes analog mixed signal circuit in accordance to project requirements and specifications.
• Block level physical implementation which includes floor‑planning, power distribution network, clock and signal routing, analog and mixed signal transistor level layout.
• Participate in post‑layout circuit performance analysis
• Participate in block/IP/chip level integration activities
• Estimate realistic schedule, track and report clear progress and status
• Strong participation in defining layout methodology and flow
• Driving layout productivity improvement initiatives (i.e: pcell development and automation)
• Other responsibilities which include supervision of layout resources (onsite and offsite), assessing and correcting layout quality issues, and providing feedback to design teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Layout design experience in lower process nodes (7nm or below)
• Good understanding of analog and mixed signal layout fundamentals, IR, EM, self and coupling capacitances, RC delay and self‑heating
• Good understanding of high speed critical signal routing and shielding
• Strong in physical design verifications (LVS/DRC/ERC/ANT/ESD/etc)
• Familiarity with circuit design concepts/flows and IC manufacturing processes
• Experience in layout of high‑speed SerDes blocks and PLLs in advanced Fin‑FET process is a plus
• Experience with digital on top integration flow or digital SOC flow is a benefit
• Experience with Cadence SKILL and other programming is a benefit (Perl, Python, Tcl, etc ...)
• Ability to work closely with the remote & different time zones design teams
• Excellent team player and good communication skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor degree in EE/CE or IC layout training Certificate with IC Layout working experience.

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.