Senior GPU/SoC Performance Architect

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is looking for a Performance Architect to enhance SoC performance for cloud computing and machine learning. The role involves optimizing GPU performance and designing solutions to complex performance challenges.

You will engage in microarchitecture exploration and communicate solutions for improving system performance. Preferred qualifications include strong programming skills and a relevant degree—either a PhD, MS, or Bachelor's with extensive experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with 5 years experience or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with the development and usage of performance models.
• Experience in analyzing computing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Performance Architect in AMD's design engineering team.
• Participate in microarchitecture exploration and performance modeling.
• Optimize GPU and data center systems.

Skills

Programming skills (C++ and Python)

Microarchitecture exploration

Performance modeling and analysis

Workload characterization

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

MS in related fields plus 8 years experience

Bachelor's degree plus 12 years experience

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices is looking for a Performance Architect to enhance SoC performance for cloud computing and machine learning. The role involves optimizing GPU performance and designing solutions to complex performance challenges.

You will engage in microarchitecture exploration and communicate solutions for improving system performance. Preferred qualifications include strong programming skills and a relevant degree—either a PhD, MS, or Bachelor's with extensive experience.