The successful candidate will join AMD's Client and Graphics SOC Performance Team in Austin, Texas, focusing on analyzing and optimizing the architectural performance of AMD’s PC and Gaming processors. This role involves working with key CPU, Graphics, and AI workloads, as well as performance modeling and debugging SOC performance issues. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leading-edge SoC architecture and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for tackling complex challenges.

• Prior industry or academic experience in computer architecture and performance evaluation
• Experience analyzing system bottlenecks and optimizing computing systems for performance
• Strong experience with computing software, including operating systems, hypervisors, compilers, drivers, and workloads
• Adept at mathematical and statistical modeling
• Detailed microarchitecture knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, Video Processors, and/or DRAM controllers
• Proficient in C/C++ programming and software engineering concepts
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with emphasis on computer architecture preferred

• Work with IP and SOC architects to develop and optimize leading-edge processors
• Characterize workloads, project performance, and debug performance issues
• Run performance simulations and analyze results to evaluate architectural features
• Analyze the competition and identify areas for future improvement
• Enhance existing application tracing techniques
• Develop and maintain tools for data collection and analysis
• Execute post-silicon debug and tuning efforts to ensure AMD processors are fully performance optimized
• Interact with microprocessor architects, ISA definition owners, software optimizers, compiler teams, logic designers, and verification engineers to identify, resolve, and document architectural performance issues

• AMD provides a competitive 'Total Rewards' package that focuses on financial growth, health, and work-life balance.