Sr. Manager Physical Design Engineering

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The Role :

Are you an accomplished Physical Design leader passionate about pushing the boundaries of microprocessor design?

Do you thrive on optimizing for Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) while leading dynamic, cross functional teams?

AMD is seeking a

Senior Manager, Physical Design

to lead a critical team focused on next generation CPU Core implementation and signoff.

The Person

We're looking for a seasoned leader with deep expertise in Microprocessor Physical Design and advanced design techniques.

You possess an unyielding commitment to achieving optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets.

This role demands exceptional people leadership and teamwork skills, as you'll be instrumental in guiding cross geographical teams to success.

Your strong analytical and problem solving abilities will be key in collaborating with and influencing both executive level technical experts and management to drive flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage

a high performing team of engineers dedicated to Microprocessor Physical Design implementation and signoff.

Apply your

extensive knowledge and hands on experience

in Physical Design, Timing Closure, and Signoff to deliver high quality, on time results for large, challenging, and leading edge CPU Core designs.

Mentor, coach, and foster the growth

of the CPU Core Physical Design Team, emphasizing a positive influence on team morale and culture.

Provide technical leadership and oversight across all facets of Physical Design, including :

Full Chip Floor planning

Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)

Placement and Optimization

Routing

Parasitic Extraction

Static Timing Analysis (STA)

IR / EM analysis

Physical Verification

Final Signoff

Collaborate closely with RTL teams

to continuously enhance PPA metrics.

Drive

flow development and automation scripting

Utilize

strong technical problem solving and debugging skills

to overcome complex design challenges.

Preferred Experience

SoC Physical Design implementation, signoff, and TapeOut.

Proven leadership experience managing Physical Design teams of 10+ members

is a must.

Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills

, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.

Strong communication skills

(written, verbal, and presentation) and excellent time management.

Proficiency with

industry standard EDA tools

for Physical Design and Signoff flows, such as :

Synopsys FusionCompiler, PrimeTime, StarRC

Cadence Innovus

Mentor Graphics Calibre

Apache Redhawk

Demonstrated experience leading technical teams through complex design cycles.

Background in

high speed microprocessor designs

Familiarity with

current sub micron technologies

Solid understanding of Physical Design tools and flows, or custom circuit design.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

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