Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Senior GPU Performance and Power Benchmark Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $145K — $175K *
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in GPU performance and power benchmarking or related fields.
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of AI and machine learning methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of server GPU and CPU architectures.
  • Experience with GPU programming platforms (CUDA/HIP) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Triton, JAX).
  • Advanced proficiency in programming/scripting (Python, C++, Java).
  • Familiarity with industry benchmarking organizations like SPEC, MLCommons, or TPC.

Responsibilities

  • Represent AMD at industry standard benchmark development meetings, both remotely and in-person.
  • Lead the strategy for developing and measuring GPU performance and power benchmarks.
  • Measure performance and power on AMD and competitor GPU servers, including telemetry data collection.
  • Investigate performance or power anomalies in benchmarking efforts, collaborating with experts as needed.
  • Develop and present proposals for benchmark design or adjustments.
  • Coordinate internally with GPU software/hardware teams, product management, and marketing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Employee development and training opportunities.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

AMD is committed to contributing to the future of the computing ecosystem, such as by participating in the development of industry standard performance and power benchmarks. This individual will join AMD's Data Center Solutions Group (DSG) Architecture and Strategy team, a highly experienced organization of hardware and software engineers driving innovation across the full server stack-from node-level and rack-level design to security, cloud computing, memory technologies, high-performance fabrics, and beyond. In this role, the candidate will lead AMD's involvement in shaping the next generation of industry standard GPU performance and power benchmarks. These benchmarks are expected to play a significant role in government energy-efficiency regulations worldwide and will help inform how the efficiency of GPU-based servers is evaluated, positioned, and communicated across the industry.

THE PERSON:
  • A self-starter that possesses excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills to be able to interact both inside and outside of AMD.
  • Can overcome complex hurdles with minimal support, while keeping management appropriately informed and escalating important decisions when warranted.
  • Be well-spoken with strong leadership, debate and influencing skills, especially in peer groups
  • Have excellent problem-solving skills, an inquisitive mindset, and a strong focus on automation and technical investigation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Represent AMD externally to industry standard benchmark development organizations, including attending remote and in person meetings
  • Lead AMD strategy for the development and measurement of a series of industry standard GPU performance and power benchmarks
  • Measure performance and power on AMD and competitive GPU servers, including collection of relevant telemetry data, such as hardware performance counters.
  • Investigate and root cause performance or power anomalies related to in development benchmarks, with support from relevant experts
  • Develop and present benchmark design or adjustment proposals
  • Internally coordinate with and inform GPU software and hardware architecture, product management and marketing teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts, with practical experience applying these techniques to solve real-world problems through research or industry work.
  • Deep technical understanding of server GPU hardware and software architecture, along with solid knowledge of server system and CPU architecture, including GPU/AI accelerator hardware-software interactions.
  • Experience with GPU programming platforms like CUDA or HIP and deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, Triton, or JAX.
  • Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as Python, C++ and Java and using tools like Git.
  • Understanding of multi-GPU communication technologies, such as UALink, NVLink, RCCL, and NCCL topologies and their performance characteristics.
  • Advanced Linux OS and system expertise, including containers (e.g. Docker), system bring-up, debugging, and configuration, as well as familiarity with Windows.
  • Experience with power and performance benchmarking, including experience with CPU performance counters, workload profiling and software profiling/debugging tools.
  • Advanced data analysis skills, especially in support of performance characterization, benchmarking, and optimization.
  • Experience with industry standards organization, especially benchmark development organizations, such as SPEC, MLCommons, or TPC, a strong plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering


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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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