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About Amd
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
Amd currently has
510 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$172,000–$258,000
across 510 roles with salary data.
The CPU Power & Performance Validation Engineer joins the Core Validation team to ensure the latest-generation silicon meets industry-leading performance and power targets. This role involves hands-on work with silicon, benchmarks, workloads, and power and thermal equipment to characterize behavior and identify corner cases. The engineer will collaborate with design teams to investigate performance issues, validate workarounds, and fine-tune product results. Key responsibilities include executing benchmarks, developing Python-based scripting and automation for hardware equipment, and utilizing AI tools to accelerate data analysis and technical debugging. Candidates should possess experience in CPU or silicon performance-at-power analysis, power management features, and hardware monitoring tools. The role requires a deep understanding of CPU architecture, BIOS, and firmware interactions to solve complex technical challenges within the silicon product area.
CPU Architecture
C
C++
Python
Perl
Assembly
ARM ISA
FPGA
Silicon Bring-up
RTL
Logic Design
Firmware
Device Drivers
Kernel
Memory Management
Virtual Machines
CPU Architecture
C
C++
Python
Perl
Assembly
ARM ISA
RTL
FPGA
Silicon Bring-up
System Debug
Kernel
Memory Management
Virtual Machines
Logic Design
Verification
Test Generators
Python
AI
ML
LLM
Telemetry
Silicon Validation
Firmware
Computer Architecture
Digital Design
Power Analysis
Linux
Windows
Automation
Data Analytics
Post-Silicon
Pre-Silicon
S0ix
ASPM
RTD3
CPU Architecture
RTL Design
Verilog
System Verilog
C
C++
Assembly
Performance Modeling
Silicon Validation
Performance Tuning
Profiling
Compiler Techniques
OS
Digital Logic Design