{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b87d522996bc6a2cd7e0b7ea","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b87d522996bc6a2cd7e0b7ea","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b87d522996bc6a2cd7e0b7ea","title":"CPU Performance Architect","description":"WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING\r\nAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThe successful candidate will lead a team of engineers within AMD's Client SOC Performance team in Austin, Tx. The team's mandate is to analyze performance and drive next generation CPU core hardware and software optimizations on key applications for AMD's notebook and desktop processors. This role will involve leading SOC Performance projects, analyzing and tracing system-level workloads, performance analysis on internal and competitive hardware platforms and the development of tools and methodologies for workloads analysis and data collection.\r\nTHE PERSON\r\nYou have a passion for leading edge SoC architecture, design and verification. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborating with architects & engineers located in different sites and time-zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on new challenges. You are a hands-on leader capable of developing a team of engineers.\r\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\nLead SOC Performance Architecture modeling and feature analysis for next generation SOCs\r\nWork with CPU micro-architects and designers to optimize future CPU cores for Client workloads\r\nDrive analysis of critical workloads leading to hardware and software optimizations\r\nDetermine competitive status and isolate weaknesses in our products for future improvement\r\nLead post-silicon debug/tuning efforts to ensure AMD processors are fully performance optimized\r\nCarry out multi-discipline interactions with microprocessor architects, ISA definition owners, software optimizers, compiler team, logic designers, and verification engineers to identify, resolve and document architectural performance issues\r\n\r\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE\r\n\r\nExperience with computer system simulation and performance evaluation\r\nProficient with CPU microarchitecture, modeling, and simulator development\r\nExperienced with x86 instruction set processors\r\nExperience analyzing system bottlenecks and optimizing computing systems for performance\r\nProficient in software engineering concepts with various programming languages including C/C++ and Python\r\nFamiliarity with computing software, including operating systems, hypervisors, compilers, drivers, and workloads\r\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows operating system kernel including scheduler, memory manager, and drivers a plus\r\n\r\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS\r\n\r\nBachelors/Masters/Ph.D. degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with emphasis on computer architecture\r\n\r\nLocation\r\n\r\nAustin, TX\r\n\r\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\r\nLI-JE1\r\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\r\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. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.\r\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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