Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

SoC Performance Verification Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
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11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Systems & SoC architecture
  • Deep expertise in CPU/GPU, memory subsystem, virtualization, and security
  • Proficient in identifying performance bottlenecks in system-level micro-architectures
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Define performance verification data paths and KPI expectations
  • Comprehend the complete SoC system including IPs and networking
  • Collaborate with IP/domain architects to address technical issues
  • Share knowledge and contribute to platform and system architecture
  • Coordinate with IP and SOC DV teams for performance debugging
  • Support post-silicon teams in resolving product performance issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
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Responsibilities

THE ROLE: 

We are seeking a seasoned SoC performance verification architect with expertise or significant interest in AI product performance pre-silicon verification. You are meticulous about SoC performance while driving schedule and managing cost. This senior role will stretch you as you lead verification teams in new directions, network with our world-class, patent-holding think-tank, and negotiate amongst IP teams, SoC DV, and business unit executives.THE PERSON:

You have excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical documentations, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc.  You are highly adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define AI product performance verification data path, verification test plan and KPI expectations based on SOC macro-architecture spec and IP micro-architercture spec.
  • Comprehend the SOC as a complete system which includes IPs, SOC interconnect framework and system level networking for mission mode data transfer.
  • Work cross functionally with IP/Domain architects to identify and assess complex technical issues/risks and develop architectural solutions to verify performance to meet KPI target.
  • Knowledge sharing and other contributions to Platform & System Architecture
  • Work closely with IP teams, SOC DV teams, Emulation teams for pre-silicon performance debug and sign-offs.
  • Support Post-Si teams for Product Performance issues debug/resolution.

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 15+ years of outstanding foundation in Systems & SoC architecture, with expertise in one or more of the following: CPU or GPU, Memory sub-system, Fabrics, CPU/GPU coherency, Multimedia, I/O subsystems, Clocks, Resets, Virtualization and Security
  • Experience analyzing CPU, GPU or System-level Micro-Architectural features to identify performance bottlenecks within different workloads
  • Excellent communication, management, and presentation skills.
  • Adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and senior architects with strong interpersonal skills to work across teams in different geographies

 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline preferred

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

 

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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
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