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AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors
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Director -AI Driven Silicon Design leads the organization-wide adoption of AI-driven methodologies across the x86 Core Development Organization. This role owns the technical vision and execution strategy for embedding AI/ML into engineering workflows, specifically spanning functional verification, RTL design, and physical design. The successful candidate will build and lead a team of engineers and technical leaders to drive initiatives such as predictive coverage modeling, intelligent test generation, RTL code assistance, and floorplan optimization. Key responsibilities include defining success metrics like verification velocity and PPA targets while managing headcount and infrastructure investments. The role requires expertise in AI/ML algorithms, data science, and EDA tooling from vendors like Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens EDA to solve complex hardware design and silicon development challenges.
Own the strategy and roadmap for adopting AI-driven methodologies across verification, RTL design, and physical design.
Build and lead a team of engineers and technical leaders to drive AI adoption initiatives.
Partner with engineering leadership to align AI investments with business and technical priorities.
Define and track success metrics including verification velocity, coverage closure, and PPA targets.
Evaluate and make build-versus-buy decisions for emerging AI tools and infrastructure investments.
Lead organizational training and technical enablement for AI-augmented workflows.
Resolve cross-organizational technical barriers and challenges to successful AI adoption.
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for reporting AI strategy and business impact.
What we're looking for
BS, MS, or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven engineering leadership with a track record of driving large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives.
Credible depth in AI/ML and a working understanding of CPU core development across verification, RTL design, and/or physical design.
Broad knowledge of AI/ML technology, algorithms, and tooling as they map to EDA and silicon development workflows.
Significant experience leading engineering organizations and prior people-management experience leading engineers and technical leaders (preferred).
Direct experience in CPU or SoC development sufficient to set priorities and evaluate tradeoffs across verification, RTL design, and physical design (preferred).
Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML or data science approaches to engineering, hardware design, or EDA problems with measurable outcomes (preferred).
Hands-on technical background with AI/ML tooling and frameworks sufficient to engage credibly with engineering teams (preferred).
Python
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SKILL
C++
PyTorch
TensorFlow
AI
ML
EDA
Cadence APD/SIP
Siemens Xpedition
Synopsys 3DIC/Compiler
DRC
LVS
2.5D
3D Packaging
Chiplets
Signal Integrity
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