Senior Power-Efficient CPU Core Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara seeks an experienced processor designer to drive power-efficient microarchitecture for next-generation cores. You will collaborate with the RTL, Architecture, Physical Design and Validation teams to optimize power and performance across workloads.

The role requires expert high-performance microprocessor design, RTL/Verilog skills, and a strong track record in low power techniques. MS EE/CE/CS preferred; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• MS EE/CE/CS with years of relevant experience preferred.
• Expert level experience in High-Performance Microprocessor Design.
• Strong background in low power design techniques with CPU/GPU or similar complexity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power consumption of micro-architectural features of next-gen CPU cores.
• Propose and drive development of power-optimizing features.
• Collaborate with RTL to interpret power analysis results and guide optimizations.
• Work with Physical Design to achieve low power with cutting-edge fabrication.
• Collaborate with Design Verification to create tests that exercise studied functions.
• Validate silicon power consumption and iterate design feedback.

Skills

High-performance microprocessor design

Low-power design techniques

Analytical problem solving

Education

MS EE/CE/CS

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

RTL Methodology

Python scripting

Job description

AMD in Santa Clara seeks an experienced processor designer to drive power-efficient microarchitecture for next-generation cores. You will collaborate with the RTL, Architecture, Physical Design and Validation teams to optimize power and performance across workloads.

The role requires expert high-performance microprocessor design, RTL/Verilog skills, and a strong track record in low power techniques. MS EE/CE/CS preferred; visa sponsorship not offered.