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AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors
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JOB TITLE: CPU Cores Global Performance Lead
The CPU Cores Global Performance Lead manages a geographically distributed team of engineers responsible for next-generation CPU performance analysis and optimization. This leader provides end-to-end ownership of performance analysis for CPU cores, partnering with Core Architecture and RTL teams to deliver high-performance hardware that meets program objectives. Daily responsibilities include managing performance modeling requirements across the CPU core roadmap, reporting progress toward goals, and communicating organizational updates. The role requires expertise in CPU performance areas such as Early Investigation, Performance Modeling, Analysis and Correlation, and Post-Silicon Performance Validation. Candidates must possess hands-on experience with modern ISAs including x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V. The position solves complex technical problems regarding processor architecture, instruction fetch, decode, execution, and system-level components like memory controllers.
Take end-to-end ownership of performance analysis and optimization for AMD’s CPU Cores.
Partner with Core Architecture and RTL teams to deliver high-performance CPU cores.
Manage performance modeling and analysis requirements across the entire CPU Core roadmap.
Lead and manage a geographically distributed team of senior performance engineers.
Report regular progress toward program goals to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Communicate program, organizational, and company updates to the engineering team.
Measure project progress to ensure complex tasks remain on schedule and within budget.
What we're looking for
Strong management skills to lead a senior, geographically distributed team of engineers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage large, complex projects on schedule and within budget.
Extensive experience managing significant CPU performance analysis and optimization efforts for large teams of 20+ engineers (preferred).
Working knowledge of all aspects of CPU performance, including Early Investigation, Core Architecture, Performance Modeling, Analysis, and Post-Silicon Performance Validation (preferred).
Hands-on experience with modern ISAs such as x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V in performance analysis contexts (preferred).
Technical background in CPU units like Branch Prediction, Instruction Fetch, Decode, or Execution (preferred).
BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred).
CPU Architecture
Micro-architecture
C++
Python
Perl
RTL
SIMD
Vector Architectures
Compiler Technologies
OS Internals
Data Structures
Algorithms
Software Design Patterns
Branch Prediction
Prefetchers
Power Simulation
CPU Microarchitecture
Performance Modeling
Front End CPU Uarch
Midcore CPU Uarch
Memory Subsystem CPU Uarch
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
CPU Microarchitecture
Performance Modeling
Cycle-accurate Simulators
C++
Python
Workload Analysis
Performance Profiling
power, and area trade-offs
Software Engineering Practices
CPU Architecture
Micro-architecture
C++
Python
Perl
RTL
SIMD
Vector Architectures
Compiler Technologies
OS Internals
Data Structures
Algorithms
Software Design Patterns
Branch Prediction
Prefetchers
Power Efficiency