Power Architect

Overview
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Power Architect / Microarchitect Senior Staff Engineer
role at
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We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
The Role
As a
GPU Power Architect/Microarchitect
, you will lead AMD's Data Center and Gaming GPU Power Optimization and Modeling, and drive innovation to win in these strategically crucial spaces. As a Lead engineer you will drive the microarchitecture and RTL optimizations and methodologies required to achieve the product power efficiency and performance goals. You will bring extensive technical domain knowledge, judgement, and leadership abilities to make strategic and tactical decisions that impact the roadmap, execution and market success of DGPU programs.
The Person
You have a deep understanding of processor pipelines and IP blocks at the micro-architectural and RTL level with a track record of innovation, execution and leadership in achieving world class Perf/Watt designs. You have a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. You are able to collaborate with and influence a wide array of cross-functional engineering functions to achieve program goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a strong DGPU Power Optimization and Modeling team
Drive Power Optimization and Modeling advances for multi-generational roadmap to maximize power and cost constrained performance for AMD graphics platforms
Work with product teams to understand the PPA requirements, translate those into requirements for various IP blocks, evangelize for power efficiency and drive attainment
Guide the power optimization team and IP implementation teams in identifying power optimization opportunities, estimate ROI, and establish plan of record
Drive the Architecture, architectural optimization RTL design fixes to deliver the best design for , Perf/Watt and Perf/$
Specify Power Test Plans at Graphics Subsystem blocks and at Graphics level, review and sign-off on PTPX/Power Artist data readouts
Use judgement in projecting dynamic power improvements per IP and for whole SOC, and provide up-leveled readouts to project leadership and executives
Lead and provide guidance to team developing IP Power Models of different kinds, and drive correlation to RTL and Silicon at various stages
Coach and develop a team of world-class Power Optimization and Modeling engineers
Preferred Experience
Expertise in Frontend development of Silicon - Architectural, uArch and RTL design
Proven hands-on experience and engineering leadership in GPU or CPU low power design and power modeling
Solid background in electrical circuits, VLSI and IP design fundamentals
Deep familiarity with ASIC/SoC Design cycles and methodologies including RTL, Verification, Emulation, Physical Design and post-Si validation
Fluent familiarity with power tools like Power Artist and PTPX
Principal or Senior Engineer level experience working with high-powered senior engineering teams driving critical initiatives and projects
Collaboration with cross-functional, cross-geography technical teams to deliver industry leading performance and power efficiency in Compute SoC products
Academic Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in related discipline.
This role is not for new college graduates.
Location
Sydney, Australia
Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
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