Server Performance Architect - CPU & Memory Lead

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Server Systems Performance Architect to lead performance verification and optimization for next-generation AMD-based server CPUs. You will oversee emulation and cycle-accurate simulations, correlate RTL with models, and drive performance improvements across CPU cores, memory, and IO subsystems.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in performance modeling, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of x86 architecture, with a data-driven approach to pinpoint bottlenecks and optimize

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry experience in performance modeling and verification.
• Proven leadership in managing large cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of x86 ISA, CPU microarchitecture and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of performance verification engineers.
• Define and execute performance verification strategy for high-performance x86 CPU cores.
• Analyze bottlenecks using simulation, emulation, and silicon data.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL, and software teams to align KPIs and targets.
• Drive AI/ML-based infrastructure to automate performance analysis and anomaly detection.

Skills

Performance modeling

Team leadership

CPU microarchitecture

Performance analysis

Data-driven

Communication

Education

MS/PhD in Computer Engineering

Tools

Emulation platforms

Cycle-accurate simulators

Linux perf

Performance counters

Job description

AMD is seeking a Server Systems Performance Architect to lead performance verification and optimization for next-generation AMD-based server CPUs. You will oversee emulation and cycle-accurate simulations, correlate RTL with models, and drive performance improvements across CPU cores, memory, and IO subsystems.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in performance modeling, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of x86 architecture, with a data-driven approach to pinpoint bottlenecks and optimize