STA/Constraints Engineer

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a STA/Constraints Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to own end‑to‑end timing constraints and closure for SOCs and sub‑systems. You will work with Fellows, Principal Engineers and architects, guiding RTL designers and PD teams across cross‑functional global groups.

The role requires expertise in STA, timing signoff, and PD tooling (SNPS PT/GCA, ICC2/FC), Verilog RTL, and scripting. You’ll contribute to robust clock design, SDC development, and power-aware implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience in STA, constraints, timing signoff and physical design.
• Proficient with PD tools such as SNPS PT/GCA and ICC2/FC.
• Strong Verilog RTL design experience.
• Scripting skills in Python/TCL/Perl.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of designs from timing constraints and timing signoff.
• Collaborate with SOC Architecture team for clocks and timing targets.
• Set up clocks and constraints in SDC and ensure correct implementation.
• Understand timing margins and work with timing teams for current and future projects.
• Define design requirements, milestones, and deliver FCT closure.
• Coordinate with CAD/EDA vendors to strengthen timing closure processes.
• Ensure CDC/LINT, timing closure, and low‑power implementation quality.
• Work on SDC development and Clock Domain Crossing strategies.

Skills

STA experience

Timing signoff

Physical design

PD tools (SNPS PT/GCA)

Verilog RTL

Scripting (Python/TCL)

DFT timing concepts

Clock domain crossing

Education

Bachelor/Master in Microelectronics

Tools

SNPS PT/GCA

ICC2/FC

Job description

What You Do at AMD

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.

The Role

The STA/Constraints Engineer is responsible for developing FullChip constraints and timing closure. The person will work closely with Fellows, Principal Engineers, Architects, and collaborate with cross‑functional worldwide teams across Physical Design, Timing Analysis, Synthesis, Physical Verification, Power signoff, and mentor/coach/guide Design Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of designs (SOC and sub‑system integration) from the perspective of timing constraints and timing signoff.
• Work closely with the SOC Architecture team for SOC clocks and STA for statistical timing target goals.
• Understand clock design requirements and ensure they are correctly set up in SDC.
• Understand timing margins (LVF/SSTA/variations, etc.) on the latest tech nodes and work with timing methodology teams for current and future projects.
• Understand design requirements, timelines and various milestones of a project and deliver FCT closure accordingly.
• Collaborate with CAD and EDA vendors to strengthen AMD timing closure and constraints methodology.
• Responsible for CDC/LINT, timing closure, lower‑power implementation and netlist quality check with RTL designers and PD teams.
• Work on SDC development, STA (Static Timing Analysis), shift‑left of timing closure, and Clock Domain Crossing.

Preferred Experience

• Industry experience in STA, constraints, timing signoff and physical design.
• Expert user of industry‑standard PD tools like SNPS PT/GCA (must) and ICC2/FC (desired).
• Strong understanding of DFT timing concepts, MBIST, top‑level clock implementation, place‑and‑route flows—including floorplanning, placement, CTS and route.
• Experience with Perl/TCL/Shell/Python scripting and Verilog RTL design.
• Excellent presentation and inter‑communication skills.
• Experience with Verilog RTL design/implementation and participation in large digital ASIC projects.
• Experience with physical design is a plus.
• Experience with lower‑power design methodology.
• Strong English speaking, writing and documentation skills.
• Self‑motivated, good at task scheduling, and proficient in time management.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Microelectronics/Integrated Circuit Science or related field (preferred).

Location

Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.