Design Lead – CPU Physical

AMD

  • Full Time

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The Role:
Join AMD as a senior technical leader driving the physical design of next-generation CPU cores. You will architect and guide advanced microprocessor designs, ensuring optimal balance of power, performance, and area while aligning with AMD’s strategic objectives. Your expertise in high-speed CPU physical design and innovative methodologies will help deliver industry-leading solutions.

Who You Are:

  • A visionary engineer with proven success in high-speed microprocessor physical design.

  • A collaborative leader who mentors senior engineers and fosters a culture of technical excellence.

  • An effective communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts for executives and cross-functional teams.

  • An innovator always seeking new approaches to push the boundaries of design.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary technical authority for CPU core physical design and represent your domain to executive management.

  • Lead and inspire senior engineers, driving technical reviews and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

  • Quantify and communicate the impact of technology choices, risks, and design decisions.

  • Develop and implement strategies for area optimization, floor planning, timing, and power targets.

  • Identify and solve complex technical challenges, ensuring robust and scalable CPU designs.

Preferred Experience:

  • Proven leadership in technical teams and high-speed microprocessor projects.

  • Deep expertise in sub-micron technologies and advanced physical design tools and flows.

  • Hands-on experience in CPU physical design or related fields.

  • Experience in custom circuit design and the ability to implement innovative design methodologies.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.

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