Principal Enterprise AI/HPC GPU Systems Architect

Amd

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Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$200,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted
111 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Jul 7, 2027

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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 · Principal Enterprise AI/HPC GPU Systems Architect

JOB TITLE: Principal Enterprise AI/HPC GPU Systems Architect The Principal Enterprise AI/HPC GPU Systems Architect joins the Datacenter System Architecture and Engineering team to develop world-class products centered on Instinct GPUs. This role involves defining EPYC and Enterprise AI/HPC GPU product and system architectures by analyzing outside-in usage cases and mapping technologies across a spectrum spanning Si, platform hardware, and software. You will provide a cohesive technical vision for end-to-end architectures, focusing on performance, power balance, and cost for high-performance computing and mega data center applications. Key responsibilities include researching next-generation datacenter compute designs and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of memory, I/O, signal integrity, power delivery, thermal, and boot processes, alongside proficiency in industry standards such as DDR, PCIe, and SATA.

What you'll do

  • Define product and system architecture for Enterprise AI, HPC, and Datacenter GPU solutions.
  • Architect hardware solutions using AMD processors, Instinct GPUs, and network components for mega data centers.
  • Define product requirements with internal architects and software developers to optimize performance, power, and cost.
  • Conduct research and development on next-generation datacenter compute designs to improve performance.
  • Influence the technology execution and shaping of future products throughout the Datacenter product line.
  • Manage technical design details including memory, I/O, signal integrity, power delivery, and thermal management.
  • Collaborate with leading technology companies to jointly engineer products based on new SoCs and chipsets.
  • Communicate technical results to leadership and engineering counterparts to drive alignment on hardware solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with extensive experience.
  • Deep knowledge of product architecture and design including memory, I/O, signal integrity, power integrity, packaging, and thermal.
  • Detailed understanding of server industry standards such as DDR, PCIe, SATA, and other high-speed IO protocols.
  • Proven track record of working with leading technology companies to jointly engineer products based on new SoCs, CPUs, or chipsets.
  • Demonstrated Server and GPU products expertise from architecture through production release (preferred).
  • Experience working seamlessly across engineering disciplines and geographies to deliver results (preferred).
  • Proven track record of engineering problem solving to deliver innovative products (preferred).
  • Must be a self-starter able to independently drive tasks to completion (preferred).

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