Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

CPU Cores Global Performance Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in CPU performance analysis and optimization management.
  • Proven leadership of large, diverse teams (20+ engineers).
  • Strong understanding of CPU performance processes, including post-silicon validation.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex ideas effectively.
  • Experience influencing senior decisions and representing the organization in critical forums.

Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of CPU performance analysis and optimization projects.
  • Collaborate with Core Architecture and RTL teams to meet CPU core objectives.
  • Oversee performance modeling and analysis across AMD's CPU roadmap.
  • Report progress toward program goals and objectives to stakeholders.
  • Ensure clear communication of organizational and project updates to the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

As a CPU Performance Team Lead, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the team responsible for AMD's next-generation CPU performance analysis and optimization. You will manage a team of talented engineers with diverse experiences and demonstrated contributions to CPU performance innovation who have a track record of success.

As the leader of the Performance Team, you will work on the leading edge of processor technology and collaborate with the Core Architecture and RTL teams to make AMD's ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality.

THE PERSON:

You enjoy leading a senior, geographically distributed team and have a strong set of management skills. You approach challenges with persistence, curiosity, and a focus on achieving results -- with both critical thinking and creativity. You possess both strong verbal and written communication skills. You enjoy interacting with people to plan and organize a team to get large, complex projects done. You know how to measure progress and take action to keep a project on schedule and budget. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • End-to-end ownership of the performance analysis and optimization for AMD's CPU Cores.
  • Partner with Core Architecture and RTL teams to deliver a high-performance CPU core that meets or exceeds program objectives.
  • Manage performance modeling and analysis requirements across the entire AMD CPU Core roadmap.
  • Represent the Performance Team and report regular progress towards program goals.
  • Communicate program, organization, and company updates to the team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Extensive experience managing significant CPU performance analysis and optimization efforts, as well as large (20+ engineers), experienced teams to deliver measurable improvements across product lines.
  • Working knowledge with all aspects of CPU performance, including Early Investigation, Core Architecture, Performance Modeling, Analysis and Correlation, and Post-Silicon Performance Validation.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and validation teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven experience in influencing senior decision-making and representing the organization in high-stakes external and internal forums (verbal and written).
  • Rapid learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excels at hypothesis-driven performance investigation and making timely, data-backed decisions. Quickly assimilate new architectures and tools, diagnose root causes, and implement robust solutions under time pressure.
  • Hands-on experience with modern ISAs (e.g., x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V) in performance analysis and optimization contexts.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
  • Technical background in one or more areas of CPU performance: Performance Modeling, Architecture, Correlation, or Post-Silicon Performance Validation.
  • Technical background in one or more traditional CPU units (e.g., Branch Prediction, Instruction Fetch, Decode, Execution, Scheduler, Floating Point, Load Store, etc.).
  • Knowledge of x86 Architecture (ISA).
  • System-level knowledge or experience (e.g., Memory Controller, IO, etc.).
  • Demonstrated leadership development through formal training, coaching, mentorship, or practical management experience.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering preferred.

LOCATIONS:
  • Austin, Tx; Other AMD locations such as Santa Clara, CA; Fort Collins, CO; Fishkill, NY; or Boxborough, MA are options.

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
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