Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer

AMD · Fort Collins, CO · Engineering

mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 8+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Dec 2, 2025

About this role

AMD is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Fort Collins, CO. The posting calls out experience with C, Embedded Systems and roughly 8+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work mode
On-site
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Engineering
Posted
Dec 2, 2025
AI Summary
Lead VLSI physical design for AMD's next-generation CPU cores and caches in deep sub-micron processes. Optimize power, performance, and area while mentoring junior engineers. Requires 8+ years hardware design experience with expertise in chip floor planning, timing analysis, and digital circuit design.
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Job description

from AMD careers


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.  




THE ROLE:

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU’s and caches that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business.  We are looking for an experienced VLSI physical design engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert.  The candidate will be a key contributor and leader for AMD’s next generation cores and caches.  The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO. 

THE PERSON:

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