AI/Physical Design Engineer
AMD · Santa Clara, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Job description
from AMD careersWHAT 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.
THE ROLE:
The AMD Silicon Valley Cores Methodology Team is seeking an engineer to investigate, develop, and deploy AI-driven techniques for analysis and optimization of next-generation Zen CPU cores. You will collaborate with experts across the full CPU design flow — from RTL to tape-out in the most advanced process nodes — with work that has immediate, visible impact on live projects.
THE PERSON:
Engineer with a good attitude, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leverage emerging AI and ML capabilities (including LLMs and predictive models) to develop methods & tools to analyze & optimize cpucore PPA across the full design hierarchy, from RTL through Physical Design, identifying root causes and optimization opportunities