AMD · 5 months ago
Senior Software Development Engineer, Timing
San Jose, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD) is dedicated to transforming lives with technology and building products that enhance computing experiences. They are seeking a passionate Senior Software Development Engineer to improve the performance of key applications and benchmarks while collaborating with talented specialists in a dynamic environment.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct research and development of novel STA algorithms and optimization of existing STA algorithms to deliver multi-fold improvements in quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory, while maintaining timing accuracy
Design, implement, and test FPGA STA capabilities, suitable for placement, optimization, routing and signoff timing
Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
Qualification
Required
Passionate about software engineering
Possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution
Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD
Conduct research and development of novel STA algorithms and optimization of existing STA algorithms to deliver multi-fold improvements in quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory, while maintaining timing accuracy
Design, implement, and test FPGA STA capabilities, suitable for placement, optimization, routing and signoff timing
Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of Data Structure, Graph Theory and Algorithms
Solid Programming skills in C++
Strong object-oriented programming background
Experience in architecting and implementing high performance, high-capacity STA engines
Knowledge of multi-mode / multi corner and variation aware STA
Experience in working with multi-threaded / multi-process programs
Knowledge of SDC timing constraints
Solid foundation in software engineering, with strong analytical and debugging skills
Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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