CPU Cores Global Performance Lead

Job Title

CPU Cores Global Performance Lead

Role Summary

Lead the CPU performance team responsible for end-to-end performance analysis and optimization across AMD CPU core roadmaps. Manage a geographically distributed, senior engineering team and partner closely with Core Architecture and RTL groups to deliver high-performance CPU cores that meet program objectives.

Experience Level

Senior. Role expects substantial experience leading large, experienced engineering teams (examples include teams of 20+ engineers) and driving measurable CPU performance improvements.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include ownership of CPU core performance delivery and team leadership.

• Own performance analysis and optimization across AMD CPU cores from early investigation through post-silicon validation.
• Partner with Core Architecture and RTL teams to define and meet performance targets.
• Manage performance modeling, analysis, and correlation requirements for the CPU roadmap.
• Set priorities, measure progress, and take action to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Represent the Performance Team in program reviews and report regular progress toward goals.
• Communicate program, organization, and company updates to the team and stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred professional experience, technical skills, and eligibility notes.

• Must-have: Proven experience managing significant CPU performance analysis and optimization efforts and leading large, experienced teams.
• Must-have: Deep working knowledge across CPU performance activities: early investigation, architecture, performance modeling, analysis/correlation, and post-silicon validation.
• Must-have: Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and written/verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must-have: Demonstrated ability to influence senior decision-making and represent the organization in high-stakes forums.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with modern ISAs (example: x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V) in performance analysis or optimization contexts.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Technical background in performance modeling, architecture, correlation, or post-silicon performance validation.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Knowledge of traditional CPU microarchitectural units (branch prediction, fetch/decode, execution, scheduler, FP, load/store) and system-level components (memory controller, IO).
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Formal leadership development, coaching, or mentorship experience.
• Location / Authorization: Primary location Austin, TX; other AMD locations may be options. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.