SoC Physical Integration Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced SoC Physical Integration engineer to drive the tape-out readiness of FPGA/ACAP blocks. You will work with Architecture, CAD, Software, and Product Engineering across geographies to enable robust chip-level integration.

Ideal candidates have FPGA expertise, Verilog, SPICE, and hands-on experience with 2nm/3nm nodes. This on-site role requires strong debugging and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Experience with chip integration and verification flows.
• Hands-on with device verification and tape-out processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop flows and methodologies for chip-level integration.
• Develop tools and automation to enhance design verification and engineering efficiency.
• Design, verify, and integrate FPGA/ACAP sub-blocks, including RTL and custom design.
• Coordinate activities across design teams to enable seamless chip-level integration.
• Execute chip-level physical verification.
• Execute chip-level electrical verification.

Skills

FPGA architectures

Unix/Linux

Python scripting

Verilog

SPICE simulation

P&R tools

Cross-functional collab

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Virtuoso

ICC2

Fusion Compiler

Innovus

Place and Route

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

AMD’s Adaptive Embedded Computing Group (AECG) develops innovative products that combine high-performance, energy-efficient processors, advanced neural engines, graphics processors, and adaptive computing technologies with programmable logic to enable next-generation edge computing solutions. From autonomous vehicles and industrial robotics to intelligent healthcare devices, AMD AECG is helping redefine the future of intelligent edge computing.

The Person

As a member of the SoC Physical Integration team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Architecture, Design, CAD, Software, and Product Engineering, across multiple geographies. You will contribute to the physical and electrical verification, integration, and tape-out of AMD SoC FPGA/ACAP devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop flows and methodologies for chip-level integration.
• Develop tools and automation to enhance design verification and engineering efficiency.
• Design, verify, and integrate FPGA/ACAP sub-blocks, including RTL and custom design.
• Coordinate activities across design teams to enable seamless chip-level integration.
• Execute chip-level physical verification.
• Execute chip-level electrical verification.

Preferred Experience

• Solid understanding of FPGA architectures.
• Hands-on experience with advanced process nodes, including leading-edge 2nm and 3nm technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of 2.5D and 3D interposer technologies.
• Hands-on experience with physical implementation using one or more industry-standard physical design tools, such as Virtuoso, ICC2, Fusion Compiler (FC), Innovus, or comparable tools.
• Strong foundation in circuit design, including hands-on simulation experience with SPICE and Verilog.
• Knowledge of or practical experience with Place and Route (P&R) tools and methodologies.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, TCL, C-shell, Make, or other relevant scripting languages.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments, including data management and job control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.

LOCATION

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.