GPU Performance Architect

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

Job summary

AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group Architecture team is seeking a GPU Performance Architect in Santa Clara to advance graphics and AI workloads. You will analyze bottlenecks, work with architects, and develop RTL/high-level simulations to estimate gains.

Candidates should have strong C/C++, kernel experience, and familiarity with DirectX/Vulkan/CUDA. This on-site role requires a BS/MS/PhD in EE or CS and a passion for graphics performance.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree required; BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on workload/competitive analysis of game/AI/ML applications.
• Identify complex technical problems, break them down, summarize multiple possible 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 - RTL and high-level simulation to estimate potential gains.
• Propose innovative solutions for PPA improvements.
• Drive initiatives to improve RTG analysis tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers on multiple sites.

Skills

Architecture

Performance analysis

AI/ML/graphics algorithms

C/C++

CUDA/HIP/Vulkan/DirectX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GFX profiling tools

RenderDoc

PIX

AMD tools

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

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 the very best and most passionate GPU team in the world.

The Person

A self-motivated graphics enthusiast. An effective team player who 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/ML applications
• Identify complex technical problems, break them down, summarize multiple possible 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
• Collaborate with engineers and managers on multiple sites.

Preferred Experience

• Experience spanning architecture, performance analysis and AI/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 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.