AMD · 2 weeks ago
Principal Power Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $330K/yrAMD is a company dedicated to building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The role of Lead Principal Power Architect involves defining and developing GPU platform power delivery architecture, focusing on efficiency and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative power architectures to production.
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Responsibilities
Architectural Definition & Modeling: Define and develop GPU end-to-end platform power delivery architecture features with emphasis on power efficiency
Build advanced power and performance models to evaluate architectural and system-level trade-offs
Technical Innovation: Drive innovation across architecture development, methodology enhancements, and cross-functional technical initiatives that advance platform capabilities
Prototyping & Validation: Support the development of prototype proof-of-concepts. Analyze and resolve complex issues throughout the architectural and product development lifecycle
System Debug: Lead debugging efforts during bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with System Architects, Silicon/ASIC Design, PCB Design, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Validation teams to ensure alignment on power architecture goals and seamless integration
Specification & Documentation: Develop clear system specifications, architecture documents, and implementation guidelines for engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Deep power electronics engineering expertise
Ability to model, prototype, debug, and influence system architecture
Experience in GPU/CPU architecture with strong emphasis on power delivery and energy efficiency
Proficiency with high-power GPU/CPU architecture topologies (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, LLC, Full Bridge, Half-Bridge, etc.)
Strong understanding of modeling tools and methodologies (Simplis, Cadence, HSPICE)
Expertise in debug techniques and methodologies
Proficient with common lab equipment and hands-on board/platform-level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization
Deep knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategies
Experience with end-to-end power architecture definition in large-scale platforms
Familiarity with system-level co-design considerations (thermal management, mechanical constraints, signal integrity)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to independently drive initiatives to completion
Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power electronics or power integrity
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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
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