AMD

2 weeks ago

GPU Performance Architect

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Job Summary

Collaborate with architecture, software, and design teams to develop next-generation GPU solutions for data centers and super-computers. Build high-level and cycle-accurate performance models for GPU subsystems, SoCs, and multi-GPU systems, using analytical and simulation-based workload approaches. Prototype across the stack, write and optimize GPU kernels and microbenchmarks, and establish performance KPIs to guide future hardware and software architecture decisions.

Location: Santa Clara

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Develop high-level and detailed performance models for GPU subsystems, SoCs, and multi-GPU systems.
•Build analytical, simulation-based, and workload-driven models to predict application performance.
•Generate performance projections and establish KPIs (latency, throughput, efficiency) early in product definition.
•Prototype and evaluate ideas across the stack, including software, firmware, and architectural models.
•Write and optimize GPU kernels (assembly, Hip, Triton) and create microbenchmarks for performance verification.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 126,700 - 217,200 annually

Key Requirements

•Undergrad degree required; Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Computer architecture, or Computer Science preferred.
•Knowledge of GPU architectures with basic knowledge of CPU architecture.
•Experience developing high-level and cycle-accurate performance simulators.
•Strong programming foundation in C, C++, and scripting languages (Python, etc.).
•Experience with ML networks/frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch (plus building ML operator libraries).

Experience:MLHPC

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer architecture, or Computer Science

Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Languages:English

Tech Stack:GPU architecturesSoCsMulti-GPU systemsTensorFlowPyTorchCUDAOpenCLHipTritonMLIRLLVMGraph compilersCC++PythonRTLSystem CNetwork-on-Chip (NoC)AssemblyMicrobenchmarks

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AMD

Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States

Founded: 1969

Glassdoor: 3.9

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