CPU Cores Global Performance Lead

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking a CPU Performance Team Lead to guide the next generation of AMD CPU performance analysis and optimization. You will manage a senior, distributed team and partner with Core Architecture and RTL to shape a high-performance CPU core and roadmap.

You will lead end-to-end performance modeling, analysis, and validation efforts across product lines, collaborating with engineering, product, and validation teams to deliver results on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large CPU performance analysis and optimization programs.
• Experience managing 20+ engineers across distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of CPU performance domains: Early Investigation, Core Architecture, Performance Modeling, Analysis and Correlation, Post-Silicon Validation.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and validation teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end CPU performance analysis and optimization for AMD Cores.
• Partner with Core Architecture and RTL to deliver high-performance cores.
• Manage performance modeling and analysis across the roadmap.
• Represent the Performance Team and report progress.
• Communicate updates to team and broader organization.

Skills

CPU performance analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

ISAs (x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, RISC-V)

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

The Role

As a CPU Performance Team Lead, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the team responsible for AMD’s next-generation CPU performance analysis and optimization. You will manage a team of talented engineers with diverse experiences and demonstrated contributions to CPU performance innovation who have a track record of success.

As the leader of the Performance Team, you will work on the leading edge of processor technology and collaborate with the Core Architecture and RTL teams to make AMD’s ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality.

The Person

You enjoy leading a senior, geographically distributed team and have a strong set of management skills. You approach challenges with persistence, curiosity, and a focus on achieving results -- with both critical thinking and creativity. You possess both strong verbal and written communication skills. You enjoy interacting with people to plan and organize a team to get large, complex projects done. You know how to measure progress and take action to keep a project on schedule and budget. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of the performance analysis and optimization for AMD’s CPU Cores.
• Partner with Core Architecture and RTL teams to deliver a high-performance CPU core that meets or exceeds program objectives.
• Manage performance modeling and analysis requirements across the entire AMD CPU Core roadmap.
• Represent the Performance Team and report regular progress towards program goals.
• Communicate program, organization, and company updates to the team.

Preferred Experience

• Extensive experience managing significant CPU performance analysis and optimization efforts, as well as large (20+ engineers), experienced teams to deliver measurable improvements across product lines.
• Working knowledge with all aspects of CPU performance, including Early Investigation, Core Architecture, Performance Modeling, Analysis and Correlation, and Post-Silicon Performance Validation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and validation teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven experience in influencing senior decision-making and representing the organization in high-stakes external and internal forums (verbal and written).
• Rapid learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excels at hypothesis-driven performance investigation and making timely, data-backed decisions. Quickly assimilate new architectures and tools, diagnose root causes, and implement robust solutions under time pressure.
• Hands-on experience with modern ISAs (e.g., x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V) in performance analysis and optimization contexts.

Additional Experience Desired

• Technical background in one or more areas of CPU performance: Performance Modeling, Architecture, Correlation, or Post-Silicon Performance Validation.
• Technical background in one or more traditional CPU units (e.g., Branch Prediction, Instruction Fetch, Decode, Execution, Scheduler, Floating Point, Load Store, etc.).
• Knowledge of x86 Architecture (ISA).
• System-level knowledge or experience (e.g., Memory Controller, IO, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership development through formal training, coaching, mentorship, or practical management experience.

Academic Credentials

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering preferred.

LOCATIONS:

• Austin, Tx; Other AMD locations such as Santa Clara, CA; Fort Collins, CO; Fishkill, NY; or Boxborough, MA are options.

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.

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.