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AMD · 9 hours ago

Lead Graphics Memory Power Architect, Performance Optimization

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $287K/yr

AMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The Lead Graphics Memory Power Architect will lead power optimization efforts for memory components in next-generation GPU and APU products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve industry-leading performance and efficiency.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Architect and implement power optimization strategies for memory subsystems including cache hierarchies, compression engines, coherency protocols, and interconnects

Collaborate with RTL, PD, software, and modeling teams to define and validate architectural features that improve PPA

Analyze game traces and real-world workloads to identify power hotspots and propose mitigation strategies

Develop and maintain power models for memory subsystems and validate against silicon measurements

Lead architectural reviews and provide technical guidance on Di/Dt mitigation, clock gating, power gating, and wake-up latency

Contribute to architectural specifications and programming guides, including power chapters

Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to align on power goals and trade-offs

Guide HW Design teams in evaluating and improving power efficiency of their implementations

Qualification

Memory architecturePower optimization strategiesPower modeling toolsGPU architectureScripting languagesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Passion for modern, complex GFX architecture and digital design

Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn and ready to take on problems

Accomplished listener who can analyze, abstract, communicate, and converge on the best ideas

Develop strong partnerships with product stakeholders across the organization and development partners outside the organization

Excellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, planning, and teamwork skills

A drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and depth