[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Cambridge, United Kingdom # CPU Core Physical Design Engineer Cambridge, United Kingdom Full-time Design Listed on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s careers site →](https://global-external-amd.icims.com/jobs/89237/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/) / CPU Core Physical Design Engineer ## Job description ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. ### CPU Core Physical Design Engineer The Role We are seeking a seasoned Physical Design Engineer with expertise in Microprocessor Design and Design Techniques. You are meticulous about Power, Performance and Area while balancing the business needs. This senior role will stretch you as you lead the physical design team to help create new design for AMD. ### The Person You have excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc. You are highly adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you. You are experienced in leading teams of senior engineers Key Responsibilities: Primary technical contact for your focus area Pro-actively works with peers in technology and design reviews Quantify impacts of technology issues in design reviews - Work cross functionally across CPU Cores team to identify and assess complex technical issues/risks, and develop solutions - Work closely with Design teams for Area and Floorplan refinement, Timing targets, Power targets. Use AI to enhance your own productivity and contribute in the building of Agentic AI tools to improve productivity of the larger team. ### Preferred Experience Experience technically leading junior engineers. Experienced in high-speed microprocessor designs Full-Chip Floor planning Full-Chip Timing DRC/LVS at partition and/or Full-Chip Level - Ability to create new design ideas and flow - Knowledge of current sub-micro technologies - Solid understanding Physical - Design tools and flows or custom circuit design Preferred Education and Experience: Electrical Engineering Degree with 5+ years of experience preferred #LI-PL1 #LI-Hybrid Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 72 days - Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s careers site →](https://global-external-amd.icims.com/jobs/89237/login) ## Hiring at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) - Open jobs: 1,273 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ### [CPU Architecture and RTL Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/18ed48eeb6e537688225/) Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [Senior Linux Kernel Engineer (Networking)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/5f99cd770469d4291278/) Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [Senior Manager Physical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/d7a2d0e33fbcb3ede2c8/) Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [Silicon Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/11e1a43798a058a1c7c7/) Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [Staff Design Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/080291770ee16b8d93e6/) Cambridge, United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Server CPU Clock Physical Design Engineer, Staff level - Cambridge, UK](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f4ab42335da737b4d7a7/) Qualcomm · Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [Server CPU Physical Design Engineer, Senior/Staff level - Cambridge, UK](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/974c8a0eb5942e62b090/) Qualcomm · Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [GPU Internships - RTL Design, RTL Power Optimisation & Physical Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/03c0542abefcee0c2f9e/) Apple · Cambridge, United Kingdom ### [E-core CPU Full Chip Physical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/07fca3f87e8ebe9a4dbc/) Intel · Malaysia, Penang ### [E-core CPU Physical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/11aaca214da36f8b59a7/) Intel · Malaysia, Penang OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations. [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) AI-native services firm that builds custom software and 24/7 AI agents. OpenNash Jobs is an OpenNash Applied AI project. [Book time with OpenNash](https://calendly.com/opennash/new-meeting?hide_gdpr_banner=1) Jobs - [Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/) - [Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/) - [Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/) - [AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/) - [How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) OpenNash - [opennash.com](https://opennash.com/) - [Services](https://opennash.com/ai-agent-consulting/) - [OpenNash CX](https://opennash.com/cx/) - [AI Tools](https://opennash.com/ai-tools/) - [Blog](https://opennash.com/blog/) - [About](https://opennash.com/about/) Contact - [hello@opennash.com](mailto:hello@opennash.com) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opennash) - [Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/support/) - [Privacy](https://jobs.opennash.com/privacy/) - [Terms](https://jobs.opennash.com/terms/) © 2026 OpenNash, Inc. Company names and public job postings belong to their respective owners. Employers control source availability and application decisions.