GPU Performance Architect

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD's Radeon Technologies Group is seeking a GPU Performance Architect in Santa Clara, CA. You will analyze workloads, identify bottlenecks in graphics cores, and work with architects to drive PPA improvements on next-gen GPUs. Engage with teams across sites to deliver high-impact results.

Ideal candidates have deep experience in GPU architecture, AI/ML algorithms, and GPU performance tooling. Strong C/C++ and Python scripting skills, plus DirectX/Vulkan/CUDA/HIP familiarity, are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in EE/CS/Computer Architecture is required.
• Master's/PhD with emphasis in EE/CS preferred.
• Experience across architecture, performance analysis and AI/ML/graphics algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workloads and game/AI/ML performance across current and future GPUs.
• Identify bottlenecks in graphics cores and SoCs and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with architects to drive RTG analysis improvements.
• Develop and run RTL and high-level simulation models to estimate gains.
• Drive initiatives to improve RTG tooling and workflows.
• Work with teams across multiple sites to deliver results.

Skills

GPU architecture & compilers

LLM kernel development

C/C++/Python scripting

Graphics/Compute APIs

AI/ML/graphics algorithms

GFX profiling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Architecture/CS

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology 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 AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Radeon Technologies Group (RTG) Architecture team is instrumental to AMD’s success. We create innovative hardware solutions and deliver world class GPUs. As a GPU Performance Architect,you will be working on exciting projects with thevery bestand most passionate GPU team in the world.

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.)
• Knowledge of GPU architecture and Compilers
• Experience in GFX profiling tools is a plus (PIX,RenderDoc, AMD tools, etc.)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.