About the role

AI summarised

The Analog Layout Design Engineer – SerDes role at AMD involves designing high-speed analog and mixed-signal layouts for SerDes transceivers in advanced CMOS processes. Responsibilities include floor-planning, routing, transistor-level layout, post-layout analysis, integration, and driving layout productivity through automation and methodology improvements. The role requires collaboration across global teams and a strong foundation in physical verification and high-speed signal integrity.

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Key Responsibilities

Layout design of high speed and high performance SerDes analog mixed signal circuit in accordance to project requirements and specifications
Block level physical implementation which includes floor-planning, power distribution network, clock and signal routing, analog and mixed signal transistor level layout
Participate in post-layout circuit performance analysis
Participate in block / IP / chip level integration activities
Estimate realistic schedule, track and report clear progress and status
Driving layout productivity improvement initiatives (i.e., pcell development and automation)
Supervision of layout resources (onsite and offsite), assessing and correcting layout quality issues, and providing feedback to design teams

Requirements

Good understanding of analog and mixed signal layout fundamentals, IR, EM, self and coupling capacitances, RC delay and self-heating
Good understanding of high speed critical signal routing and shielding
Strong in physical design verifications (LVS / DRC / ERC / ANT / ESD / etc.)
Familiarity with circuit design concepts / flows and IC manufacturing processes
Experience in layout of high-speed SerDes blocks and PLLs in advanced Fin-FET process is a plus
Experience with digital on top integration flow or digital SOC flow is a benefit
Experience with Cadence SKILL and other programming is a benefit (Perl, Python, Tcl, etc.)
Ability to work closely with the remote & different time zones design teams
Excellent team player and good communication skills
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field