Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

CPU Cache Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Fort Collins, CO 80525In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-15 years of experience in hardware design and CPU microarchitecture
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in C++ and scripting languages
  • Background in computer architecture and processor design
  • Experience in Digital RTL Design and debugging RTL
  • Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to optimize CPU and cache performance
  • Develop and enhance performance simulators for cores, caches, and SoCs
  • Create simulators across various abstraction levels
  • Utilize simulators and analytical methods for microarchitecture evaluations
  • Develop tools and methodologies for performance analysis
  • Mentor junior engineers in design and optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Career development opportunities
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD's Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU's and caches that are the foundation of AMD's server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for a Fellow-level experienced design engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert and work in the areas of performance modeling, performance analysis, and microarchitecture development. The candidate will be a key contributor and leader for AMD's next generation cores and caches. The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO

THE PERSON:

The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines is required. We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross-site Core's organization, so teamwork is also vital our success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with a small, dedicated team of hardware and software engineers to optimize the performance of CPUs, caches, and interconnect.
  • Develop and enhance cycle-accurate core, cache, and SoC (System on a chip) performance simulators.
  • Develop other simulators at different abstraction levels.
  • Use those simulators as well as analytical methods, emulation, and post-silicon observation and experimentation to develop and evaluate microarchitecture improvements.
  • Develop and improve tools and methodology for performance analysis of workloads.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • C++ programming and scripting language capabilities
  • Computer architecture background with industry experience in architecting processors, caches, and interconnect.
  • Familiarity with Digital RTL Design, Software Development, Verilog HDL. Experience writing and debugging RTL.
  • Experience collaborating effectively towards the success of a project by working closely with a diverse team across disciplines.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • BS/MS/PhD in EE, CS, CSE (or similar), and expertise in hardware design preferred

LOCATION: US Fort Collins preferred, remote may be a possibility

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
* Ladders Estimates

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