EDA Tools & License Management Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 

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THE ROLE:

We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivated expert systems engineer to join our team. As a key contributor, you will have a strong technical background to contribute to all aspects of the EDA tool & license management process. 

In this role, you will have ownership of requirements delivery and drive operational requests to completion. 

THE PERSON:

You are a highly motivated self-starter, who is passionate about solving problems and reaching goals. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate well with others on your team, as well as with other business units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Download and install EDA tools
• Archive EDA tool releases/versions
• Build and debug open-source software
• Configure and manage license services
• Respond to engineering customer issues
• Provide expert-level support for enterprise applications and ensure timely resolution
• Collaborate effectively with diverse partners and foster a team culture of knowledge sharing and excellence

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Linux Skills: Proficiency in Linux, including vi (visual editor), basic shell/Perl scripting, tar commands, and directory navigation
• Software Installation/Debugging: Experience with Linux 3rd party software application installation and debugging
• License Management: Basic experience with FLEXlm license management, including understanding of daemons, ports, and variables
• Open-Source Software: Basic understanding and experience with open-source software
• EDA Tool Administration: Knowledge or experience with EDA tool administration is preferred
• Customer Service: Strong customer service skills
• Problem Solving: Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team Communication: Self-motivated with strong team communication skills
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Ruby, and Shell script
• Revision Control: Familiarity with revision control systems (GIT, SVN, CVS)
• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server
• Hardware and Software Expertise: Good balance of hardware and software expertise
• Collaboration: Excellent collaborative skills
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS and Windows OS

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA or Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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