GPU Performance Architect for Next-Gen AI & Graphics

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

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.