Core RTL/Microarchitecture Power Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara seeks an experienced processor designer to drive power-efficient microarchitecture for next-generation cores. You will collaborate with the RTL, Architecture, Physical Design and Validation teams to optimize power and performance across workloads.

The role requires expert high-performance microprocessor design, RTL/Verilog skills, and a strong track record in low power techniques. MS EE/CE/CS preferred; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• MS EE/CE/CS with years of relevant experience preferred.
• Expert level experience in High-Performance Microprocessor Design.
• Strong background in low power design techniques with CPU/GPU or similar complexity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power consumption of micro-architectural features of next-gen CPU cores.
• Propose and drive development of power-optimizing features.
• Collaborate with RTL to interpret power analysis results and guide optimizations.
• Work with Physical Design to achieve low power with cutting-edge fabrication.
• Collaborate with Design Verification to create tests that exercise studied functions.
• Validate silicon power consumption and iterate design feedback.

Skills

High-performance microprocessor design

Low-power design techniques

Analytical problem solving

Education

MS EE/CE/CS

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

RTL Methodology

Python scripting

Job description

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THE ROLE:

Do you want to be at the forefront of designing the next Ryzen or Epyc CPU? AMD is seeking an experienced and creative processor designer to analyze and drive power efficient microarchitecture development for the Core pipeline in our next-generation processor. This is a cross-functional role where you will work closely with the RTL, Architecture, Physical Design and Validation teams to evaluate and optimize the power consumption of the design. You should be highly experienced in the microprocessor development process and have a consistent track record of delivering timely, high-quality products. A broad and thorough understanding of low-power design techniques, microprocessor architecture and RTL logic design is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze power consumption of new and existing micro-architectural features of Next Generation High-Performance CPU Cores. Propose and drive the development of new features and optimizations for existing logic.
• Analyze power characteristics of the latest Server/Client CPU workloads and use the data to influence microarchitecture decisions.
• Collaborate with the RTL team to improve the implementation. Assist them in interpreting power analysis results from tools such as PTPX. Work with the team to gather correct estimates of dynamic power consumption and savings that can be achieved through design optimizations.
• Collaborate with the Physical Design Team to achieve low power while utilizing the latest cutting-edge fabrication technologies.
• Collaborate with the Design Verification Team to generate tests that activate the functions under study.
• Validate power consumption of features in Silicon. Analyze any discrepancies with pre-Silicon projections and provide feedback to the design process.
• Work with the tools and methodologies teams to define and update tools to aid power analysis. Use AI to develop tools and improve the workflow.
• Deliver high-quality products on schedule while working with engineers that act as one team.

Required experience:

• Expert level experience in High-Performance Microprocessor Design.
• Experience must include a strong level of experience in low power design techniques with industry tools in a CPU, GPU or devices of similar complexity.

Preferred experience:

• Register Transfer Level (RTL) coding for high-speed designs
• Verilog/System Verilog, RTL Methodology, Coding practices
• Logic design
• Working with Performance simulators, workloads and analyzing their results
• Coding and techniques for Low Power
• Exposure to Verification methods
• Experience with Timing closure, Physical Design, Synthesis, or Place and Route
• Problem Solving and Debugging Skills
• Excellent Communication and Documentation Skills
• Using AI and LLMs to aid development, improve quality and automate workflows.
• Scripting such as Ruby, Python, Perl, or Shell is a plus

Academic credentials:

MS EE/CE/CS plus years of relevant experience preferred

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, Ca

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.