Global CPU Core Performance Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a CPU Performance Team Lead to guide the next generation of CPU performance analysis and optimization.

You will manage a distributed team of engineers, collaborate with Core Architecture and RTL, and drive performance improvements across AMD's CPU roadmap.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and clear communication to keep programs on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large CPU performance teams (20+ engineers) and delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and validation teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience influencing senior decision‑making in high‑stakes external and internal forums.

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 program objectives.
• Manage performance modeling and analysis requirements across AMD CPU Core roadmap.
• Represent the Performance Team and report regular progress towards program goals.
• Communicate program, organization, and company updates to the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a CPU Performance Team Lead to guide the next generation of CPU performance analysis and optimization.

You will manage a distributed team of engineers, collaborate with Core Architecture and RTL, and drive performance improvements across AMD's CPU roadmap.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and clear communication to keep programs on schedule and within budget.