Principal AI Cluster Performance Validation Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD in Austin is seeking a Principal AI Cluster Performance Validation Engineer to optimize GPU clusters and RDMA networks. You will drive performance tuning, profiling, and validation across hardware and software stacks, shaping insights for senior leadership.

The role requires hands-on debugging of HW/FW in clustered environments, plus scripting for automation and rigorous benchmarking. A strong background in GPU architectures and HPC systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in optimizing the performance of GPU clusters.
• RDMA network configuration, troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of GPU architectures, parallel computing concepts, and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Scalability Testing: Evaluate scalability of GPU clusters across workloads and configurations (RoCE).
• Benchmarking and Analysis: Develop and execute benchmarking strategies to assess performance and bottlenecks.
• Cluster Network & Performance Optimization: Improve RDMA throughput, latency, and congestion handling.
• Performance Profiling: Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Performance Tuning: Implement protocol enhancements, load-balancing and parallel processing optimizations.
• Documentation: Create detailed reports of analysis, tuning efforts and outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and system architects to integrate improvements.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on GPU architectures and HPC trends.

Skills

GPU clusters

RDMA

Python

Linux networking

Performance analysis

Debugging

Automation (scripting)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Profiling tools

Cluster management

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger – technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Principal AI Cluster Performance Validation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of optimizing and achieving peak performance for GPU clusters. The focus of this role is the RDMA networks used in AI Clusters, understanding data flows between GPU, NIC and cluster network. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GPU architectures, parallel clustered computing, and hands‑on experience in system level performance tuning and debug methodologies.

THE PERSON:

The team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development. A seasoned professional who enjoys hands‑on problem‑solving. In this role, you'll shape long‑term strategy, drive feature enablement and jump in to tackle challenges head‑on. You'll have a direct impact on performance, automation, and validation, while staying ahead of industry trends to provide strategic insights to senior management. The person should be experienced in debugging complex HW/FW and clustered configurations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scalability Testing: Evaluate the scalability of GPU clusters by conducting thorough testing under various workloads, ensuring optimal performance across different cluster sizes, configurations, and networking technologies (RoCE)
• Benchmarking and Analysis: Develop and execute comprehensive benchmarking strategies to assess baseline performance, analyze bottlenecks, and identify areas for improvement within GPU cluster environments.
• Cluster Network & Performance Optimization: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to enhance the overall performance of GPU clusters, focusing on aspects such as RDMA throughput, RoCE v2 network congestion, latency, and collective communications.
• Performance Profiling: Utilize profiling tools and methodologies to analyze and identify performance bottlenecks, providing actionable insights for improvement.
• Performance Tuning: Implement optimization strategies, including but not limited to protocol enhancements, load balancing techniques, and parallel processing optimizations.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation of performance analysis, tuning efforts, and outcomes, providing clear and concise reports for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects, to integrate performance improvements into the GPU cluster architecture.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest developments in GPU architectures, parallel processing, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in GPU cluster performance.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in optimizing the performance of GPU clusters.
• RDMA network configuration, troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of GPU architectures, parallel computing concepts, and network protocols.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and performance analysis.
• Experience with system level performance analysis tools and methodologies for GPU clusters.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving and debug skills.
• Familiarity with cluster management tools and systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.
• Linux kernel networking expertise
• Machine learning and/or HPC system design

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in computer science or electrical engineering

LOCATION:

• Austin TX, Seattle WA, Santa Clara CA or Secaucus NJ

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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