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Silicon Design Infrastructure Hardware/Software Engineer

Markham, ONOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • hardware design flow software
  • next generation chips

Nice to have

  • Perl
  • Python
  • Tcl
  • shell scripting
  • AI tools
  • Claude

Role summary

AMD is seeking a Silicon Design Infrastructure Hardware/Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for hardware design automation. This role involves supporting design teams in constructing next-generation chips using industry-standard EDA tools and leveraging AMD's data center resources. The position requires a strong software background with proficiency in scripting languages, system administration, version control, job scheduling, and potentially database administration and CI/CD systems. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, improving systems, and collaborating with engineers across different sites and time zones.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

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. Together, we advance your career.  

Silicon Design Infrastructure Hardware/Software Engineer

 

THE ROLE: 

This is a great opportunity to develop and maintain world-class software for designing hardware in a fast-paced production environment on the very edge of modern technology! The Central CAD team at AMD writes software to automate a hardware design flow that makes it easy to efficiently use the thousands of cores and terabytes of RAM in AMD’s data centers. We work with various design teams who use our software to construct next-generation GPUs, CPUs and APUs with industry-standard EDA tools.


THE PERSON:

You enjoy figuring out how things work and modifying them to work better. You are constantly helping other people with their technical problems and then improving the system to avoid issues in the future. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers, as well as with other business units across different sites and time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are detail-oriented, and are willing to learn and ready to take on new challenges. 

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Maintain and improve AMD’s hardware design flow software
  • Technically support design team members as they construct AMD’s next generation chips
  • Develop new and more efficient ways of using computers to design silicon

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong software background with proficiency in Perl, Python, Tcl, and/or shell scripting
  • Demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity and automate workflows
  • Experience with Linux/Unix system administration
  • Experience with EDA tool usage and scripting
  • Experience with version control systems (Perforce, Git, or similar)
  • Experience with job scheduling systems (LSF, Grid Engine, Slurm, or similar batch systems)
  • Experience with regression infrastructure or CI/CD systems (Github Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
  • Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

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