Power Modeling & Optimization Lead for Semiconductors

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

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.