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We create innovative hardware solutions and deliver world class GPUs. As a GPU Performance Architect, you will be working on exciting projects with the very best and most passionate GPU team in the world.\n\nTHE PERSON:\n\nA self-motivated graphics enthusiast. An effective team player who focuses on collaboration, team building, mentoring, and furthering team success. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to details. Strong communication, time management, and presentation skills. Effective Team player who focuses on collaboration and furthering team success\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nWork on workload/competitive analysis of contemporary and futuristic game/AI/ML applications\nIdentify complex technical problems, break them down, summarize multiple possible solutions, and help the team make progress\nWork with architects to understand bottlenecks in graphics cores and SoCs\nAnalyze existing and emerging graphics/compute paradigms and algorithms\nImplement and run simulation models - i.e., both RTL and high-level simulation to estimate potential gains\nPropose innovative solutions for PPA improvements\nDrive initiatives to improve RTG analysis tools\nCollaborate with engineers and managers on multiple sites.\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\n\nExperience spanning architecture, performance analysis and AI/ML/graphics/compute algorithms\nExperience in Kernel development of LLMs using PyTorch, Triton, CUDA, HIP etc.\nExcellent C/C++/Scripting (Python, etc.) experience\nKnowledge of Graphics/Compute APIs (DirectX/Vulkan/CUDA/HIP etc.)\nKnowledge of GPU architecture and Compilers\nExperience in GFX profiling tools is a plus (PIX, RenderDoc, AMD tools, etc.)\n\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\n\nUndergrad degree required. Bachelor of Science, Masters or PhD degree with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Computer architecture, or Computer Science is preferred\n\nLOCATION: Santa Clara, CA\n\n#LI-PA1\n\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nQualifications:\n\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\n\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.","company":"Advanced Micro Devices","rawCompany":"advanced micro devices","city":"Santa Clara","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T13:01:35.666Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"GPU Performance Architect","description":"Overview:\n\nADVANCE YOUR CAREER. 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