Principal Performance Modeling Engineer

Job Title

Principal Performance Modeling Engineer

Role Summary

Lead performance architecture, modeling and analysis for high-performance GPU SoCs and data center systems focused on cloud computing and machine learning acceleration.

Work on microarchitecture exploration, performance and power optimization, workload characterization, and system-level performance solutions with design engineering teams.

Experience Level

Senior / Principal level. This role expects substantial prior experience in processor or system performance architecture and modeling.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Act as a Performance Architect on the design engineering team for GPU SoCs and data center systems.
• Perform microarchitecture exploration and build/analyze performance models.
• Conduct micro-benchmarking, workload characterization and competitive analysis to identify bottlenecks.
• Propose, communicate and implement performance and power optimization solutions at processor and system levels.
• Develop tools, methodologies, and automation for workload and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate and deploy architectural changes.

Requirements

Key skills and expectations (must-have vs nice-to-have):

• Must-have: Deep experience with GPU, CPU or computer system microarchitecture and system-level performance analysis.
• Must-have: Proven experience developing and using computer system performance models and performing workload analysis and micro-benchmarking.
• Must-have: Strong programming skills, including C++ and Python (or similar), for tooling and model implementation.
• Must-have: Experience identifying bottlenecks, performing competitive analysis, and implementing optimizations across hardware and system stacks.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with data center systems, cloud computing stacks, and machine learning workload characterization.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must have appropriate work authorization.

Education Requirements

Minimums expressed as degree plus experience: PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field + 5 years experience; MS in those fields + 8 years experience; Bachelor's + 12 years relevant experience. Acceptable degrees: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or closely related fields. Master's or PhD with emphasis on computer-architecture performance studies is 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.