AMD · 11 hours ago
Power Architect – SOC Firmware and Algorithms
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$171K/yr - $257K/yr
4+ years expAMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences. They are seeking a technical leader to join their SoC Architecture team, where the role involves shaping the direction of next-generation SoCs and collaborating with various teams to innovate power efficiency and performance.
Embedded SoftwareArtificial Intelligence (AI)SemiconductorCloud ComputingElectronicsHardwareAI InfrastructureComputerEmbedded SystemsGPU
No H1B
Responsibilities
Author new Power Algorithms and Software Features. Utilize latest ML techniques to optimize CPU, GPU power and performance
Create new software interfaces to optimize hardware behavior
Develop new firmware by prototyping complex power control algorithms across SoC roadmap
Profile emerging benchmarks on LLM or NN workloads running on Client products to optimize power in active states by tuning algorithms
Implement and optimize control software and features to ensure power objectives and goals are met
Create innovative power reduction initiatives and methodologies and drive cross-organization alignment with product teams for implementation towards power convergence
Work closely with world-wide design teams on the implementation, verification, and review of power management solutions
Optimize PC use cases in terms of absolute power and also in relative performance per watt
Must be hands on with development boards and flashing new firmware to checkout power and performance
Qualification
Required
Excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc
Highly adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you
Author new Power Algorithms and Software Features. Utilize latest ML techniques to optimize CPU, GPU power and performance
Create new software interfaces to optimize hardware behavior
Develop new firmware by prototyping complex power control algorithms across SoC roadmap
Profile emerging benchmarks on LLM or NN workloads running on Client products to optimize power in active states by tuning algorithms
Implement and optimize control software and features to ensure power objectives and goals are met
Create innovative power reduction initiatives and methodologies and drive cross-organization alignment with product teams for implementation towards power convergence
Work closely with world-wide design teams on the implementation, verification, and review of power management solutions
Optimize PC use cases in terms of absolute power and also in relative performance per watt
Must be hands on with development boards and flashing new firmware to checkout power and performance
PhD or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
Several years of relevant experience
Preferred
Experience in profiling software workloads on CPU and GPU
Experience in defining new software interfaces to optimize hardware performance
Experience in profiling power and performance benchmarks
Prior algorithm development in C or Python
Prior Matlab Experience is preferred
Experience in system and SoC control firmware/software
Experience in ACPI and UEFI
Demonstrated expertise in system and SOC power optimization techniques
Experience with RTOS and bare-metal firmware
Experience with Software tracing, firmware debug and activity profiling
Clear methodical problem solver
Ability to work independently and lead a world-wide team
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal skills
Benefits
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
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