CPU Core Physical Design Staff Engineer
AMD · Austin, TX · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a staff-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Education
- Master's degree
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Mar 18, 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:
In this role, you will join the high-performance core physical design team with the charter to own a portion of the IP in which you will start with Synthesis and deliver a Placed and Routed design that meets all required criteria. You will work directly with external disciplines (CAD/DFT/Architecture); for example, working with the architects to optimize critical timing paths.
THE PERSON:
The successful candidate will independently execute design work and contribute technically with a high general impact on the overall design. We are seeking someone who is innovative and eager to learn. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!