CPU Cores Global Performance Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. As a CPU Performance Team Lead, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the team responsible for AMD’s next-generation CPU performance analysis and optimization. You will manage a team of talented engineers with diverse experiences and demonstrated contributions to CPU performance innovation who have a track record of success. As the leader of the Performance Team, you will work on the leading edge of processor technology and collaborate with the Core Architecture and RTL teams to make AMD’s ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality.

Requirements

Extensive experience managing significant CPU performance analysis and optimization efforts, as well as large (20+ engineers), experienced teams to deliver measurable improvements across product lines.
Working knowledge with all aspects of CPU performance, including Early Investigation, Core Architecture, Performance Modeling, Analysis and Correlation, and Post-Silicon Performance Validation.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and validation teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven experience in influencing senior decision‑making and representing the organization in high‑stakes external and internal forums (verbal and written).
Rapid learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excels at hypothesis-driven performance investigation and making timely, data-backed decisions. Quickly assimilate new architectures and tools, diagnose root causes, and implement robust solutions under time pressure.
Hands-on experience with modern ISAs (e.g., x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V) in performance analysis and optimization contexts.
BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering preferred.

Nice To Haves

Technical background in one or more areas of CPU performance: Performance Modeling, Architecture, Correlation, or Post-Silicon Performance Validation.
Technical background in one or more traditional CPU units (e.g., Branch Prediction, Instruction Fetch, Decode, Execution, Scheduler, Floating Point, Load Store, etc.).
Knowledge of x86 Architecture (ISA).
System-level knowledge or experience (e.g., Memory Controller, IO, etc.).
Demonstrated leadership development through formal training, coaching, mentorship, or practical management experience.

Responsibilities

End-to-end ownership of the performance analysis and optimization for AMD’s CPU Cores.
Partner with Core Architecture and RTL teams to deliver a high-performance CPU core that meets or exceeds program objectives.
Manage performance modeling and analysis requirements across the entire AMD CPU Core roadmap.
Represent the Performance Team and report regular progress towards program goals.
Communicate program, organization, and company updates to the team.