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System Performance Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026


WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.




THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD's product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

As a Leader in Systems Design Engineering, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product strategy, requirements, modeling and projections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Developing and automating System Performance & Performance/Watt Modeling
  • Directing system-level data collection to feed performance & performance/watt modeling
  • Forecasting system performance across segments and competitive architectures with a time horizon of 5 years
  • Driving technical innovation to improve AMD's system performance and performance/watt capabilities
  • Working closely with product planning teams to define future system performance requirements
  • Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks
  • Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams including future workloads

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • PC system and APU/SOC performance and power management
  • Previous performance modeling development experience
  • Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C , Perl, Ruby, Python)
  • Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
  • Must be a leader, and able to independently set direction and drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

LOCATION: Austin, Tx

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.


AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We consider candidates regardless of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status.

 

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