CPU Performance Modelling Architect

Advanced Micro Devices; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) invites applications for a Core Performance Architecture Modelling role in Cambridge. You will contribute expertise in CPU microarchitecture development, performance modelling, and analysis, with opportunities to deepen simulator development, workload analysis, model correlation, and feature definition.

The successful candidate will work with embedded hardware and software engineers to optimize CPU performance, influence architectural features, and advance

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/EE or related field.
• Strong knowledge of CPU architecture and computer systems.
• Experience with cycle-accurate performance simulators.
• Experience in pre-silicon analysis.
• Collaborative, cross-team working style.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in cycle-accurate core microarchitecture performance simulator development and trace analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to optimize CPU microarchitecture performance.
• Partner with design teams on architectural features and methodology improvements.

Skills

C++

Scripting languages

Computer architecture

Cycle-accurate sim development

Pre-silicon analysis

OS/Compilers/Applications knowledge

Technical leadership

Education

Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

The Role:

As a member of the Core Performance Architecture Modelling team, you will contribute your expertise in CPU microarchitecture development, performance modelling, and analysis. This role offers opportunities to deepen technical contributions in CPU microarchitecture performance simulator development, workload and performance analysis, model correlation, and feature definition. If you're excited about advancing high-performance computing technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

The Person:

The successful candidate will have experience in a comparable technical role within a product-focused environment that is driving innovation in high-performance computing. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and bring creativity, curiosity, and initiative to your work and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise in cycle-accurate core microarchitecture performance simulator development, workload and trace analysis, microarchitecture development, and RTL-to-performance model correlation.
• Collaborate with a team of hardware and software engineers to develop innovative features that optimize CPU microarchitecture performance.
• Partner with design teams on broader architectural features and contribute to methodology improvements.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in C++ and scripting languages.
• Background in computer architecture through academic study and/or industry experience.
• Experience with cycle-accurate microarchitecture performance simulator development.
• Experience with pre-silicon performance analysis.
• Knowledge of computing software, including operating systems, compilers, and applications.
• Evidence of technical leadership, innovation, or perseverance through publications, patents, or other industry contributions.

Academic Credentials:

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

We know that no candidate meets every qualification. If this role excites you and your experience aligns with many of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply.

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.