Senior SoC Power Modeling Engineer (Embedded x86)

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a Senior Power Modeling Engineer in Austin, TX, to drive pre-silicon power modeling for Embedded x86 SoCs. You will create use-case power models, translate workloads into inputs, and work with architecture, IP, performance, and validation teams to guide PPA decisions.

The role emphasizes SoC-level modeling with inputs from IPs, VF curves, and DVFS state analyses, ensuring accurate power projections and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
• Experience in power modeling and power estimation is required.
• Strong scripting skills, Python preferred.
• Ability to communicate modeling assumptions to senior technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop SoC-level power models from IP inputs for Embedded x86 platforms.
• Build VF curves and validate EDC/TDC/current limits across corners.
• Integrate IP-level models into SoC-level frameworks and ensure consistency.
• Influence architectural decisions with power, performance, and area trade-offs.
• Support pre-silicon to post-silicon correlation and model refinement.

Skills

Power modeling

Python

DVFS

Pre-silicon estimation

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a Senior Power Modeling Engineer in Austin, TX, to drive pre-silicon power modeling for Embedded x86 SoCs. You will create use-case power models, translate workloads into inputs, and work with architecture, IP, performance, and validation teams to guide PPA decisions.

The role emphasizes SoC-level modeling with inputs from IPs, VF curves, and DVFS state analyses, ensuring accurate power projections and continual improvement.