Manager, System Level Performance Attainment

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is looking for a Manager of Silicon Design Engineering in Austin, Texas, to own silicon performance and execution. This role demands technical leadership, managing hardware/software optimization, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

The candidate should have a strong background in silicon design, experience leading engineering teams, and possess a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Join AMD and shape the future of AI.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in silicon design engineering or related technical domains.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Own system level performance attainment and HW/SW optimization.
• Lead execution across silicon programs and mitigate technical risks.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional communication

Post-silicon performance optimization

SoC architecture understanding

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

THE ROLE

The Manager of Silicon Design Engineering is responsible for owning end to end silicon (i.e., pre‑post silicon) performance and design execution as part of the Server Performance Group. This role provides technical and organizational leadership for system‑level performance attainment, hardware/software optimizations, silicon debug, and sustained performance delivery for complex SoCs and accelerators. The Manager drives cross functional alignment across architecture, modeling, design, validation, software, and product teams to ensure performance, power, and efficiency targets are met for current and future products. Direct impact on product competitiveness, customer performance outcomes, and long‑term silicon roadmap success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Own system level performance attainment and HW/SW optimization to improve out‑of‑box and sustained performance across silicon products.
• Lead post‑silicon debug, regression, performance analysis, and optimization efforts to achieve committed product targets.
• Establish and evolve methodologies for power and performance modeling, validation, and silicon bring‑up.

Execution & Delivery

• Lead execution across silicon programs, ensuring performance and power goals are met on schedule.
• Partner closely with architecture, RTL design, verification, firmware, system software, and product management teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks across the silicon lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, flows, and best practices for silicon design and performance engineering.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Lead a team of silicon design and performance engineers.
• Set clear technical direction, performance expectations, and career development paths for the organization.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Cross Functional & External Engagement

• Represent silicon design and performance perspectives in executive reviews and customer engagements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in silicon design engineering, post‑silicon performance optimization, performance architecture, or related technical domains.
• Deep understanding of SoC architecture and silicon debug.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical programs from concept through post‑silicon execution.
• Experience with high performance compute, CPUs, or large‑scale SoCs.
• Background in both hardware and system/software performance optimization.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

LEGAL STATEMENTS

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.