GPU Architectural Modeling Engineer - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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THE ROLE:

The Architectural Modeling (AM) team is responsible for the single software simulator for all graphics products at AMD. The tool is utilized to predict the performance of the next-gen product across different GPU families at AMD. The role of the Modeling Architect includes the following activities:

• Problem Identification: Data from the AM model is used by GPU architects to identify areas that can be enhanced in our next-gen products. The AM team develops a variety of modeling and analysis tools to effectively identify performance issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Feature Development: The AM team collaborates with GPU architects to formulate new features for the graphics architecture. The AM GPU Modeling Architect is responsible for the gathering of requirements, design, and implementation of new features within the model. The AM team has the core responsibility of proving or disproving new features inclusion in next-gen products.
• Model Development: As an AM modeling architect you will develop knowledge of the entire graphics and compute pipeline for all GPU products. 
• Infrastructure / Model Enhancement: As an AM modeling architect, you have the opportunity to improve the overall usability of the AM tools

THE PERSON:

As a GPU Modeling Architect, you will work in a hardware/software co-design environment to craft industry leading simulation platforms and tools, have a strong voice in next generation of AMD products, and get to learn and contribute to the entire graphics pipeline and software/hardware stack. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled software designer and engineer, who is proficient in C++, and familiar with hardware architecture. Knowledge of the GPU hardware and the efficient use of discrete GPUs, APUs, and mobile devices is an advantage. The candidate will work in a big, multi-geo team environment on a variety of opportunities, so teamwork and drive are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model and analyze hardware and software features to improve products performance, abilities, and cost.
• Develop tools and algorithms to identify and eliminate performance limiters
• Design, implement, assess, document and test new features for next-gen products
• Be a developer, leader, and owner of the Architectural Modeling Tool

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Programming skills in C++ and python
• Hardware architecture experience
• Experience of modeling and simulation tools
• Experience of C++ build tools such as CMake, Meson, Bazel
• Experience in a Linux-based environment is a plus
• Experience of GPU architecture, drivers and/or compilers is a plus
• Experience of GPU general-purpose computing is a plus
• Experience of D3D, Vulcan and OpenGL graphics applications is a plus

 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline preferred

LOCATION:

• Santa Clara, CA, Boxborough, MA or Orlando, FL is preferred.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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