Embedded Linux Power and Performance Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Bengaluru; In loco; INR 4.200.000 - 6.600.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned System Power & Performance Engineer to elevate AMD’s SoC efficiency. You will own system performance work, including low-level profiling, and drive competitive benchmarking across client, embedded, and industrial segments.

Require 10–14+ years of hands-on Linux performance experience, RT systems know-how, and strong scripting ability (Python/Bash/C/C++/Perl). This role emphasizes cross-team collaboration and clear data-driven reporting.

Competenze

• 10–14+ years in system performance engineering, profiling, bottleneck analysis, or post-silicon validation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux system performance analysis; exposure to Android and virtualized stacks is a plus.
• Expert in Linux internals (scheduling, memory management), Real Time systems (RT kernel, interrupt and jitter), QoS tuning.
• Proficiency in Python/Bash/C/C++/Perl for automation, data processing, and reporting.

Mansioni

• Execute and own system performance, including low-level profiling and bottleneck analysis on AMD’s SoCs across Linux, Windows, and virtualization stacks.
• Perform benchmark characterization, system-level tuning, micro-architecture and workload analysis across CPU, GPU, NPU, AI, and memory subsystems.
• Collaborate with SoC architects and firmware teams to identify performance gaps and optimizations.
• Generate technical reports, dashboards, and documentation for leadership reviews and customer engagements.
• Contribute to automation for benchmark execution, data collection, and results visualization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to debug system-level issues blocking performance goals.

Conoscenze

Linux performance analysis

Benchmarking

C/C++/Python scripting

RT systems

System architecture knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Strumenti

Perf

Valgrind

LTTng

Nsight

Vtune

OProfile

FlameGraphs

GPU PerfStudio

Descrizione del lavoro

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.Together, we advance your career.

System Power & Performance Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated System Power & Performance Engineer to join our System PnP team. This role will have a dual focus:

1. Benchmarking, Profiling, and bottleneck analysis on AMD’s system PnP stack, with emphasis on Linux and virtualized environments.
2. Driving competitive benchmarkingacross market segments, comparing AMD SoCs against competition.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth in system performance analysiswith a passion for competitive evaluation, ensuring AMD delivers industry-leading performance and power efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

System Power & Performance / PnP

• Execute and own system performance including low level profiling and bottleneck analysison AMD’s SoCs, focusing on Linux (Ubuntu, Yocto), Windows, FReeRTOS and virtualized software stacks for Robotics, automotive and industrial.
• Perform benchmark characterization, system-level tuning, micro architecture and workload analysis across CPU, GPU, NPU, AI and memory subsystems.
• Collaborate with SoC architects, BIOS/FW teams, and software developers to identify performance gaps and recommend optimizations.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports, dashboards, and documentationfor leadership reviews, customer engagements, and outbound collateral.
• Contribute to automation for benchmark execution, data collection, and results visualization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to debug system-level issues blocking performance goals.

Competitive Benchmarking

• Drive competitive benchmarking initiativesby running workloads on competitive platforms (Nvidia, Intel, Qualcomm, ARM-based SoCs) and building comparative landscapes across segments (client, embedded, industrial, automotive).
• Build comparative performance landscapes across segments including client, embedded, server, industrial, and automotive.
• Provide actionable insights that help influence future SoC, firmware, and platform design.

Automation, Reporting & Documentation

• Support development of automation for benchmark execution, data collection, and results visualization.
• Generate technical reports, dashboards, and documentation for leadership and customer engagements.
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation within validation and performance analysis environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10 - 14+ yearsof relevant experience in system performance engineering, profiling, bottleneck analysis, or post-silicon validation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux system performance analysis; exposure to Android and virtualized stacks is a plus.
• Expert in Linux internals(scheduling, memory management), Real Time systems (RT kernel, interrupt and jitter), QoS Tuning.
• Hands on in performance profiling tools: Perf, valgrind, LTTng, perfetto, Trace Compass, wireshark, Nsight, Vtune, Oprofile, Flameghraphs, GPU Perf studio etc.
• Strong understanding of x86 SoC architecture, CPU/GPU/NPU performance, memory hierarchy, PCIe, BIOS/FW interactions, and system-level behavior.
• Experience with industry benchmarking suites such as CyclicTest, RTLA,
• Exposure to benchmarks like SPEC, 3DMark, PCMark, GFXBench, MLPerf, MobileMark, browser benchmarks, and multimedia workloads.
• Proficiency in Python/Bash/C/C++/Perlfor automation, data processing, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of embedded OSes and hypervisors(Linux, Windows Server, VMware, KVM, Xen, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing clear, data-driven reports.
• Proven cross-team collaboration skills and ability to drive complex debug efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization technologies(Xen, KVM, Hyper-V, container environments).
• Exposure to post-silicon bring-up, system validation flows, and early silicon testing.
• Experience with competitive benchmarking methodologiesand customer-facing documentation.
• Debug expertise at system leveland SoC level.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

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