Microprocessor Physical Design Engineer Job at AMD (Fort Collins)

Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation c...

Location

United States , Fort Collins

Salary:

139360.00 - 209040.00 USD / Year

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar), plus 8+ years hardware design experience
Hands-on experience in high-speed VLSI design
Excellent understanding of computer architecture, hardware concepts & design tradeoffs required
Knowledge of Chip Level Floor planning, Bus / Pin Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Placement, Optimization, Routing, Parasitic Extraction, Static Timing Analysis, IR drop analysis, electromigration, Physical Verification and Sign Off
Comprehend complex Verilog RTL and make minor modifications for timing or power
Knowledge of digital circuits, high speed flops, synchronizers, level shifters, and SRAM
Familiar with programing languages such as Perl, C, tcl, etc.

Job Responsibility

Technical lead for high-speed VLSI design in deep sub-micron processes
Work closely with RTL and physical designers across multiple sites to optimize power, performance, area, and schedule
Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization
Create technical presentations for peers and management
Guide and mentor junior engineers.

Fulltime

Sr Electrical Design Engineer

Location

United States , Clearwater

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related engineering discipline
At least 7 years of experience in circuit board design, preferably within aerospace or another highly regulated electronics environment
Background in designing and interpreting schematics, PCB layouts, and board-level hardware for complex electronic products
Experience troubleshooting circuit boards and identifying hardware-related failures through disciplined root cause analysis
Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks, including DO-254 and DO-178B/DO-178C
Knowledge of aerospace data and power bus architectures, microprocessor-based designs, and avionics-related hardware concepts
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share technical findings clearly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard engineering documentation practices

Job Responsibility

Develop analog and digital circuit board designs by interpreting technical requirements, selecting components, creating schematics, and supporting layout activities for aerospace applications
Perform board-level analysis and simulation to confirm performance, functionality, and alignment with product design objectives
Troubleshoot circuit board issues by isolating hardware faults, conducting root cause analysis, and recommending effective corrective actions
Support system-level integration efforts to verify that assembled boards operate correctly within the intended avionics platform
Review PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools such as Altium or Allegro and provide feedback to improve manufacturability and performance
Partner with internal manufacturing teams to assist with production testing, resolve technical issues on the floor, and strengthen test readiness
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, design records, and board-level test procedures
Research replacement parts and alternate components when materials become obsolete, ensuring continued product support and compliance
Contribute to structured development activities aligned with aerospace design assurance expectations, including DO-178C and DO-254 considerations

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Design For Test Engineer

We are seeking a experienced Design For Test engineer to join our CPU Cores team...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in Scan based testing and industry standard ATPG CAD tools
Knowledge of fault models including Stuck-at, Transition, Gate-Exhaustive, Path Delay, IDDQ, Cell Aware etc.
Knowledge of ATPG pattern verification and gate-level simulation flows using Synopsys VCS and Verdi or other state of the art EDA tools
Experience in MBIST implementation and verification
Good understanding of DFT components like JTAG(IEEE 1149.x), IJTAG(IEEE P1687), Core Test(IEEE P1500), SSN(Streaming Scan Network), SSH, Test Compression, OCC etc.
Excellent Verilog RTL coding, scripting( using Python, Perl, Shell, TCL, Awk, Sed etc) and debugging skills
Good understanding of STA concepts
Experience in Spyglass based DFT DRC checks at RTL level
Experience with Synopsys Design Compiler/Test Compiler/Fusion Compiler etc
Prior experience in working with Version control systems like perforce, git etc

Job Responsibility

Keep abreast with the latest industry trends in DFT domain and help adopt the latest DFT techniques and methodologies in to AMD products
Define and implement DFT architecture and features for next generation multi-core microprocessor designs and support their verification effort
Work closely with architects, design, verification, physical design and product engineering teams to integrate DFT requirements seamlessly into the overall design process and to develop scalable DFT architectures for complex CPU designs
Coordinate with DFT teams across different time zones to develop unified DFT strategies, promoting effective communication and collaboration
Work closely with DFT Tool Vendors and drive improvements based on the testability requirements
Develop efficient DFx flows and methodology compatible with front end and back end design flows
Work with the product, test engineering teams and post-silicon debug teams to ensure successful silicon bring up, to help root-cause any silicon failures and to enhance yield learning & improvement
Mentor and coach junior engineers

Fulltime

Systems Engineer

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovati...

Location

United States , Fort Meade

Salary:

125914.83 - 218941.46 USD / Year

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 10-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8-10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD plus 5-7 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning)
Degree must be in Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
Active TS/SCI with Poly required
For all of the above degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework
Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i) computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics

Job Responsibility

Assist in the development of system requirements, specifications, and design plans based upon engagement with stakeholders to effectively understand gaps and challenges in tools, systems, and tradecraft
Analyze stakeholder requirements and conduct feasibility studies
Assist in the development of system metrics (measures of effectiveness and technical performance measures) based upon specified design considerations
Assist in the development and documentation of operational and support concepts
Perform functional analysis including decomposition of requirements to low-level functions, allocation of performance and other limiting requirements to all functional levels, define and refine internal and external functional interfaces, and integrate a functional architecture
Perform function synthesis to include the transformation of functional architectures to physical/solution designs, defining alternative concepts, configuration items and elements, defining system/software interfaces, and identifying preferred systems through value modeling
Provide engineering support to planning, integration, and testing support during the testing and evaluation of prototypes and systems to verify availability, quality, and documentation conformance
Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports
test and analyze results
Integrate engineering specialties into the systems development process, when required

What we offer

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement and Savings
Learning and Development opportunities
wellness programs

Fulltime

Biomed Technologist

The Maintenance department has an opening for a Biomedical Technologist.

Location

Canada

Salary:

36.52 - 49.01 CAD / Hour

Riverside Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possess an electronic technologist certificate from a recognized college or university, with a minimum of three years’ experience/an extensive electronics background in microprocessor- based equipment, practical and basic theoretical background in both analogue and digital electronics based on 3 years or more experience
Diploma/Certificate in Biomedical Electronic Engineering Technology preferred
Dependable, competent, and continued ability to carry out responsibilities
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Good hearing ability to recognize sounds that indicate equipment malfunctioning, emergency sirens, paging, and warning devices
Colour vision to identify colour coded wires
Have numerical ability to compute arithmetic calculations, in testing, installing, and estimating
Spatial perception to visualize equipment and layout or the relationship of parts form circuit diagrams or drawings
Eye-hand-finger co-ordination and manual dexterity to handle parts and use hand tools, power tools and test equipment
Finger dexterity to pick up and install small parts such as springs, split-pins, spacers, capacitors, filters, micro switches, relays and transformers

Job Responsibility

Assist the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services in the efficient installation and maintenance of biomedical and electronic equipment
Repair, install, replace and test biomedical and electronic equipment
Maintain inventory
Conduct the required electrical and safety check to meet electrical and CSA standards
Create and Maintain files on each piece of equipment
Assist in developing policy for maintenance and repair of Biomedical equipment
Record all work performed utilizing the CMMS program
Report medical devices problem to Health Canada and equipment manufacturer
Offer assistance and/or instruction to co-workers
Perform other general maintenance as required

Fulltime

Embedded Test Engineer

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated Embedded Test Engineer to join...

Location

United States , Torrance

Salary:

90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Intellisense Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a focus on microcontrollers
2+ years of professional or academic experience in a technical field that demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in electronics hardware, microcontrollers, embedded C, and Python
Experience with circuit board schematics
Experience with microcontrollers and/or microprocessors
Experience with electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and logic analyzers
Excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting ideas, test plans, and technical knowledge internally to a diverse team
A willingness to own and perform testing beyond embedded code such as power supplies, mixed signal circuits, and physics experiments

Job Responsibility

Develop test plans, perform test procedures, and create test reports that provide thoughtful and conclusive analysis, next steps, and innovative ideas
Work on a multi-faceted team to perform data analysis, develop automated test code and software, and design test fixtures for both upcoming products as well as new technological research
Cooperate and communicate with the program manager on time estimation, timelines, and technical solutions related to testing
Collaborate with senior engineers to create more effective and efficient test methods that enable 100% test of our products and prototypes
Troubleshoot circuit boards, hardware, embedded microcontroller code, etc. and perform Root Cause Analysis
Establish test methods and provide detailed documentation of procedures, results, and conclusions
Perform environmental, EMI/EMC/ESD, and other military standard testing in external and internal lab facilities

What we offer

4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance

Fulltime

ASIC Microarchitect

As an ASIC Microarchitect, you will play a key role in designing and implementin...

Location

United States , Irvine

Salary:

Not provided

Xcelerium

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience with microprocessor architecture work culminating in several successful implementations
Familiarity with processor architecture, memory and cache subsystems, on-chip interconnects and network-on-chip technology, AXI, …etc
Knowledge of RISC-V architectures is a strong plus
Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Chisel or assembly language is highly desirable
Experience with fixed and floating point arithmetic and data path design is desirable
Passion for learning new technologies
Taking pride in always producing high quality code and documentation
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable and willing to work with team members from different disciplines, different levels and across time-zones

Job Responsibility

Architect, design, and implement high-performance, low-power, and area-efficient digital designs for ASICs and SoCs using industry-standard EDA tools
Work closely with the physical implementation team to conduct power, performance, and area experiments, evaluating and optimizing different microarchitecture trade-offs
Collaborate with performance modelling team to model functionality and explore performance optimizations, ensuring alignment with product requirements
Engage with systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality from design through verification
Drive technical innovation by exploring emerging technologies and methodologies, particularly within the RISC-V ecosystem
Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies
Develop and specify microarchitectures, ensuring great documentation and fostering a culture of collaborative design
Optimize microarchitectures through innovative design techniques while balancing power, performance, and area trade-offs

Fulltime

ASIC Microarchitect

As an ASIC Microarchitect, you will play a key role in designing and implementin...

Location

United States , Irvine

Salary:

Not provided

Xcelerium

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience with microprocessor architecture work culminating in several successful implementations
Familiarity with processor architecture, memory and cache subsystems, on-chip interconnects and network-on-chip technology, AXI, …etc
Knowledge of RISC-V architectures is a strong plus
Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Chisel or assembly language is highly desirable
Experience with fixed and floating point arithmetic and data path design is desirable
Passion for learning new technologies
Taking pride in always producing high quality code and documentation
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable and willing to work with team members from different disciplines, different levels and across time-zones

Job Responsibility

Architect, design, and implement high-performance, low-power, and area-efficient digital designs for ASICs and SoCs using industry-standard EDA tools
Work closely with the physical implementation team to conduct power, performance, and area experiments, evaluating and optimizing different microarchitecture trade-offs
Collaborate with performance modelling team to model functionality and explore performance optimizations, ensuring alignment with product requirements
Engage with systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality from design through verification
Drive technical innovation by exploring emerging technologies and methodologies, particularly within the RISC-V ecosystem
Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies
Develop and specify microarchitectures, ensuring great documentation and fostering a culture of collaborative design
Optimize microarchitectures through innovative design techniques while balancing power, performance, and area trade-offs

Fulltime

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