This role pays more than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$138,987–$208,425
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$208k
versus about
$174k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
367 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$166,400–$249,600
across 367 roles with salary data.
The Thermal Engineer supports the thermal design, modeling, characterization, and validation of next-generation SoC, FPGA, ASIC, and high-performance computing products. Working with cross-functional teams, the engineer performs die, package, board, and system-level simulations to evaluate performance and develop cooling solutions for air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems. Key responsibilities include executing characterization plans, correlating test data with simulation models, conducting back-of-the-envelope calculations, and providing recommendations during design reviews. The role requires expertise in heat transfer fundamentals, CFD tools like Ansys Icepak or FloTHERM, and scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB. Candidates should possess experience with semiconductor packaging, high-power electronics, and data center hardware. This position addresses critical thermal management challenges for advanced computing products while ensuring reliability and manufacturability through rigorous analysis of power maps, hotspot identification, and technical documentation.