IC CAD Engineer

Amd

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $166,400–$249,600 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 29, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $206k

This role $208k

$137k most similar roles pay here $277k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $168,500–$243,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $208k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Amd

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

Amd currently has 474 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 474 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · IC CAD Engineer

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As an IC CAD Engineer, you will join the CAD team to support the Cadence Virtuoso platform within a custom design environment. Your daily responsibilities include setting up and maintaining Virtuoso schematic and layout features, writing and improving SKILL scripts, and building regression testbenches to ensure flow quality. You will collaborate with vendors to evaluate new features for deployment while providing technical support and training to users across multiple sites. A key component of this role involves enhancing the design cycle by integrating AI agents into various CAD areas to improve user experience. To succeed, you must be proficient in Cadence SKILL, Perl, Python, and Tcl. You will apply these skills to solve complex problems related to custom design, verification, and processor architecture while ensuring reliable tool performance for upcoming technology enablement.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso SKILL Python Perl Tcl AI Agents Claude Code Schematic Layout

What you'll do

Set up and maintain Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout features.
Write and improve Cadence SKILL scripts to enhance custom design tools.
Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and deploy new tool features.
Build regression testbenches to ensure CAD tool and flow quality.
Provide technical support and training to users across multiple sites.
Integrate AI agents across CAD areas to accelerate the design cycle.
Improve overall user experience through innovative AI integration.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with Cadence Virtuoso schematic and layout features (preferred).
Experience developing Virtuoso utilities (preferred).
Experience with Cadence SKILL language (preferred).
Experience creating AI agents using Claude Code or equivalent tools (preferred).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Cadence SKILL, Perl, Python, and Tcl (preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating across different sites and time zones.