Server Performance Architect

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AMD is looking for an outstanding technical contributor to help architect, validate & optimize performance of new features through full chip simulation & emulation platforms for AMD-based next‑generation servers. As a passionate and dedicated Server Systems Performance Architect in the Server Performance Group, you will identify new opportunities to optimize server silicon for throughput and latency by identifying opportunities across all parts of silicon micro‑architecture and design spanning CPU, Data Fabric, Memory subsystem and IO.

You will validate and analyze performance of various design features in pre‑silicon design environment and correlate the profiling data with AMD performance model and eventually AMD silicon. You will quantify and isolate performance bottlenecks, and share the insights to help drive features into the next generation of server CPUs. The ideal candidate is expected to be well informed on latest trends in server design and verification, have a well‑rounded understanding of performance requirements for the server market and be able to quickly ascertain, in a data‑driven manner, how next‑generation server CPUs and platforms should be engineered to support those needs.

• Team Dynamics
  • Foster a culture of innovation, technical rigor and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with architecture, u‑arch, RTL, performance modeling, firmware and software teams to define and validate performance KPIs.
• Performance Analysis & Correlation
  • Develop and execute performance verification plans targeting IPC, latency, throughput and power efficiency.
  • Debug performance outliers through Performance Monitoring Counters (PMC).
  • Drive correlation between RTL and performance models, ensuring architectural intent is met.
  • Analyze performance bottlenecks using simulation, emulation and silicon data.
• Toolchain & Methodology
  • Build and maintain scalable, modular performance verification infrastructure.
  • Provide emulation‑based performance setup and debug, enabling early performance validation.
  • Integrate performance regression, profiling and analysis flows using industry‑standard and custom tools.
  • Collaborate with compiler and OS teams to ensure software stack alignment with hardware performance goals.
• AI‑Driven Infrastructure
  • Drive the development of AI/ML‑based infrastructure to automate performance analysis, anomaly detection and efficiency improvements.
  • Leverage data‑driven techniques to optimize verification coverage and reduce debug cycles.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with x86 architecture, RTL design, physical design and software teams to ensure performance targets are met.
  • Influence design decisions through data‑backed performance insights.
• Industry Awareness
  • Stay current with trends in CPU architecture, performance modeling and verification technologies.
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging tools and techniques to maintain a competitive edge.

• 5+ years of industry experience with performance modeling and simulation tools (e.g., cycle‑accurate simulators, emulators) with strong background in CPU micro‑architecture, performance analysis and system‑level performance verification.
• Familiarity with PMC DV, latency and throughput validation, emulation platforms and performance debug flows.
• Deep understanding of x86 ISA, micro‑architecture and performance metrics.
• Experience in developing performance test suites, performance triage tools and simulation/emulation…