AMD · 5 hours ago
Principal Performance Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $289K/yrAMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The Principal Performance Architect will define and shape the next generation of x86 SoCs, leading performance modeling and architecture exploration to influence product competitiveness and customer experience.
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Responsibilities
Lead pre-silicon performance architecture, including workload-driven performance projections across CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, interconnect, and I/O subsystems
Build and refine cycle-accurate, trace-based, and analytical performance models for emerging SoC architectures
Drive competitive performance projections against products from Qualcomm, Apple, NVIDIA, Intel, MediaTek, and others
Analyze micro‑architecture trade‑offs (NoC, caches, memory controllers, coherency fabrics) to optimize perf/power/area; write clear recommendations to architecture
Own performance bottleneck analysis, microarchitectural what-if evaluations, and trade-off recommendations
Define performance KPIs, PnP assumptions, and workload suites for early feasibility modeling
Lead post-silicon performance correlation, root-cause gaps, and update pre-silicon models to improve fidelity
Work closely with product management, architecture, and SoC design teams to influence product definition, PPA targets, and roadmap decisions
Qualification
Required
Lead pre-silicon performance architecture, including workload-driven performance projections across CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, interconnect, and I/O subsystems
Build and refine cycle-accurate, trace-based, and analytical performance models for emerging SoC architectures
Drive competitive performance projections against products from Qualcomm, Apple, NVIDIA, Intel, MediaTek, and others
Analyze micro‑architecture trade‑offs (NoC, caches, memory controllers, coherency fabrics) to optimize perf/power/area; write clear recommendations to architecture
Own performance bottleneck analysis, microarchitectural what-if evaluations, and trade-off recommendations
Define performance KPIs, PnP assumptions, and workload suites for early feasibility modeling
Lead post-silicon performance correlation, root-cause gaps, and update pre-silicon models to improve fidelity
Work closely with product management, architecture, and SoC design teams to influence product definition, PPA targets, and roadmap decisions
MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS with experience in performance architecture or modeling experience
Preferred
Strong understanding of CPU/GPU microarchitecture, memory hierarchy, and SoC interconnects
Hands-on experience with performance simulators (gem5, proprietary, trace-driven frameworks)
Deep experience with workloads—SPEC, industry vertical benchmarks, synthetic stressors
Strong scripting skills (Python, C++, MATLAB)
Experience with ML, automotive, edge compute, industrial workloads
Familiarity with firmware, compilers, DV, and RTL design concepts
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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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