Lead Power Methodology Analysis Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking an experienced engineer to develop next-generation power analysis, modeling, and optimization methodologies for complex semiconductor systems.

You will span the design lifecycle from architectural exploration through silicon validation to improve power efficiency and engineering productivity. The role offers opportunities to create new methodologies, solve complex problems, and influence future products.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong background in power analysis and optimization for complex semiconductor systems.
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies for power analysis, modeling, correlation, and optimization.
• Create scalable frameworks, automation, and data-driven solutions for power evaluation and design optimization.
• Apply advanced analytics and AI/ML to improve engineering workflows and product efficiency.
• Partner with architecture, design, verification, implementation, software, and silicon teams to address power and performance challenges.
• Lead technical initiatives spanning multiple projects and disciplines.
• Contribute to technical innovation through methodologies, patents, publications, or knowledge sharing.
• Mentor engineers and help establish effective engineering practices.

Skills

Power analysis

Modeling

Optimization

AI/ML in engineering

Mentoring

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Power modeling tools

RTL/architecture-level power analysis

Job description

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THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced engineer to develop next-generation power analysis, modeling, and optimization methodologies for complex semiconductor systems. This role spans the design lifecycle, from architectural exploration through implementation and silicon validation, with a focus on improving power efficiency, engineering productivity, and informed design decision-making.

The position offers the opportunity to develop new methodologies, solve complex technical problems, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and influence the direction of future products and technologies.

THE PERSON:

You have strong communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, training, technical documentation, executive briefings, or similar forums. You collaborate effectively with colleagues across technical disciplines and levels of experience and are able to mentor others, share technical knowledge, and contribute to the collective expertise of the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop methodologies for power analysis, modeling, correlation, and optimization.


• Create scalable frameworks, automation, and data-driven solutions for power evaluation and design optimization.


• Apply advanced analytics and AI/ML techniques to improve engineering workflows and product efficiency.


• Partner with architecture, design, verification, implementation, software, and silicon teams to address power and performance challenges.


• Lead technical initiatives that span multiple projects and engineering disciplines.


• Contribute to technical innovation through methodologies, patents, publications, internal knowledge sharing, or other appropriate channels.


• Mentor engineers, share technical knowledge, and help establish effective engineering practices.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience in semiconductor design, power analysis, power optimization, performance analysis, or related areas.


• Strong understanding of modern ASIC and SoC development methodologies.


• Experience in one or more of the following:
  
  
  • Power modeling and estimation
  
  
  • RTL and architecture-level power analysis
  
  
  • Power-performance optimization
  
  
  • Workload-driven analysis
  
  
  • Physical design power optimization
  
  
  • Silicon power characterization
  
  
  • AI/ML applications for engineering productivity and power optimization
  
  


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.


• Experience leading complex technical projects and collaborating across teams and disciplines.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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