GPU Performance Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD’s Architecture team is seeking a GPU Performance Architect in Austin to drive innovation in next‑gen GPU hardware. You will work on RTL and high‑level simulations to forecast gains, analyze workloads, and identify bottlenecks.

You will collaborate with a global, highly skilled team to advance AI/ML/graphics compute workloads and contribute to cross‑site efforts on performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience spanning architecture, performance analysis and AI/ML/graphics/compute algorithms.
• Strong C/C++/scripting (Python, etc.) experience.
• Knowledge of graphics/compute APIs (DirectX/Vulkan/CUDA/HIP).
• Experience in GPU architecture and compilers.

Responsibilities

• Work on workload/competitive analysis of contemporary and futuristic game/AI/ML applications.
• Identify complex technical problems, break them down, and summarize multiple solutions.
• Collaborate with architects to understand bottlenecks in graphics cores and SoCs.
• Analyze existing and emerging graphics/compute paradigms and algorithms.
• Implement and run simulation models (RTL and high‑level) to estimate gains.
• Propose innovative PPA improvement solutions and drive tooling enhancements.

Skills

Architecture & perf analysis

AI/ML/graphics algorithms

C/C++/Scripting (Python)

Graphics APIs knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in EE/CS/CS architecture

Tools

PIX

RenderDoc

AMD tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go‑to‑market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

The Architecture team plays a critical role in AMD’s success by driving innovation and delivering world‑class GPU hardware solutions. As a GPU Performance Architect, you will work on cutting‑edge projects alongside a highly skilled and passionate global team.

THE PERSON:

A self‑motivated graphics enthusiast. An effective team playerwho focuses on collaboration, team building, mentoring, and furthering team success.Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with attention to details.Strong communication, time management, and presentation skills.Effective Team player who focuses on collaboration and furthering team success

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work on workload/competitive analysis of contemporary and futuristic game/AI/MLapplications
• Identifycomplex technical problems, break them down, summarize multiplepossible solutions, and help the team make progress
• Work with architects to understand bottlenecks in graphics cores and SoCs
• Analyze existing and emerging graphics/compute paradigms and algorithms
• Implement and run simulation models - i.e., both RTL and high‑level simulation to estimate potential gains
• Propose innovative solutions for PPA improvements
• Drive initiatives to improve RTG analysis tools
• Collaboratewith engineers and managers on multiple sites.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience spanning architecture, performance analysis andAI/ML/graphics/compute algorithms
• Experience in Kernel development of LLMs using PyTorch, Triton, CUDA, HIP etc.
• Excellent C/C++/Scripting (Python, etc.) experience
• Knowledge of Graphics/Compute APIs (DirectX/Vulkan/CUDA/HIP etc.)
• Experience with AI/ML use cases and demonstrated ability to effectively leverage and collaborate with AI agents in modern engineering workflows
• Knowledge of GPU architecture and Compilers
• Experience in GFX profiling tools is a plus (PIX,RenderDoc, AMD tools, etc.)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor of Science, Masters or PhD degree with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Computer architecture, or Computer Science is preferred

LOCATION:

Austin, Tx

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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