Power Modeling Architect (CPU/GPU Accelerators)

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, Texas is seeking a Power and Frequency Modeling Architect to own end-to-end targets for energy-efficient CPU cores, GPUs, and AI chips. You will establish power and timing targets and build decision-grade models spanning concept to post‑silicon correlation, collaborating across design, technology, and post‑silicon teams.

We value strong data analysis, VLSI and computer architecture knowledge, and the ability to drive tradeoffs between design, frequency, and power across multiple

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in power and timing modeling for high‑performance CPU/GPU architectures.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel and Python.

Responsibilities

• Generate frequency vs power models across IPs and subsystems.
• Set power and timing targets and drive optimization across design and post‑silicon teams.
• Develop bottom‑up estimates and top‑down targets for new IPs.

Skills

Power and frequency modeling

Python

Excel

VLSI

Digital design

Computer architecture

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Silicon test methodologies

Wafer fabrication technologies

Job description

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The Role:

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of power efficiency and high‑frequency computing?

As a Power and Frequency Modeling Architect within our Central Methodology team, you will have end‑to‑end visibility and ownership across the entire bounding‑box lifecycle, from concept and early targeting, through feasibility and silicon design, to post‑silicon correlation and production.

In this role, you will establish power and timing targets and develop decision‑grade models for AMD's most advanced energy‑efficient high‑performance CPU cores, graphics, and machine‑intelligence chips. The team collaborates broadly across AMD, engaging on programs that span low‑power APUs to the world's most powerful supercomputers, shaping critical architectural and product decisions at every stage.

The Person:

In this multifaceted role, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple divisions to define frequency and power targets and drive the modeling throughout the project lifecycle. We're looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, a passion for problem‑solving, and a curiosity to unravel complex issues to achieve outstanding results!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities may include a subset of the following topics:
• Generate detailed frequency versus power models in collaboration with design, technology, and post‑silicon teams
• Work with IP/sub-system teams to meet product targets pre‑ and post‑silicon for performance at power and/or power at performance
• Provide feedback and direction to IP teams to drive power and timing optimization efforts and design tradeoffs throughout the project.
• Develop bottoms‑up estimates and top‑down power and frequency targets for new IPs and subsystems

Preferred Experience:

• Experience fostering collaboration with team members within and outside the organization across multiple sites.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel and Python
• Strong background of VLSI, digital design, and computer architecture concepts
• Familiarity with the balance between design, frequency, and power
• Knowledge of wafer fabrication technologies and libraries and their respective tradeoffs
• Proficiency in silicon test methodologies

Academic Credentials

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.