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AMD · 2 weeks ago

CPU Cache Architect

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$225K/yr - $338K/yr

AMD is a company dedicated to building innovative products that enhance next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a Fellow-level CPU Cache Architect to join their Cores Organization, focusing on performance modeling, analysis, and microarchitecture development for next-generation cores and caches.

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💥David Cohen💥
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with a small, dedicated team of hardware and software engineers to optimize the performance of CPUs, caches, and interconnect
Develop and enhance cycle-accurate core, cache, and SoC (System on a chip) performance simulators
Develop other simulators at different abstraction levels
Use those simulators as well as analytical methods, emulation, and post-silicon observation and experimentation to develop and evaluate microarchitecture improvements
Develop and improve tools and methodology for performance analysis of workloads
Guide and mentor junior engineers

Qualification

C++ programmingComputer architecturePerformance modelingDigital RTL DesignVerilog HDLAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to details
Self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines
Creativity and innovation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Teamwork skills

Preferred

C++ programming and scripting language capabilities
Computer architecture background with industry experience in architecting processors, caches, and interconnect
Familiarity with Digital RTL Design, Software Development, Verilog HDL
Experience writing and debugging RTL
Experience collaborating effectively towards the success of a project by working closely with a diverse team across disciplines
BS/MS/PhD in EE, CS, CSE (or similar) and expertise in hardware design

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.amd.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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