Power Architect – SOC Firmware and Algorithms in Austin, Texas | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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Location
Austin, TX
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$178,400–$178,400 / yr
Posted
119 days ago
Closes
Feb 26, 2027
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Power Architect – SOC Firmware and Algorithms in Austin, Texas | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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Join AMD’s SoC Architecture team as a senior power architect within the Computing and Graphics group, where you will lead the development of next-generation SoCs by shaping their power architecture from concept to validation. Your daily tasks include authoring new power algorithms and software features using machine learning techniques, creating innovative firmware prototypes for complex power control across the roadmap, and optimizing CPU and GPU performance through advanced profiling on emerging benchmarks. You’ll work closely with global design teams to implement and verify power management solutions while driving cross-organizational alignment for implementation. Essential skills include proficiency in C or Python, experience with ACPI and UEFI, and a strong background in system and SoC power optimization techniques. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics and have several years of relevant industry experience.

Skills

Python C Matlab ACPI UEFI RTOS Firmware Software tracing Firmware debug Activity profiling CI/CD ML techniques LLM NN workloads Power management solutions SoC architecture IP design Integration and physical design Platform architecture Docker

What you'll do

  • Author new power algorithms and software features using machine learning techniques.
  • Develop firmware by prototyping complex power control algorithms across SoC roadmap.
  • Profile benchmarks on client products to optimize power in active states.
  • Implement and optimize control software to meet power objectives and goals.
  • Create innovative power reduction initiatives and drive cross-organization alignment.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in profiling software workloads on CPU and GPU.
  • Proficient in developing new firmware and power control algorithms for SoCs.
  • Expertise in system and SOC power optimization techniques, including ACPI and UEFI.
  • Strong background in algorithm development using C or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to create innovative power reduction initiatives and methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for technical presentations and executive briefings.
  • Hands-on experience with development boards and firmware flashing for power and performance testing.

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