The successful candidate will join AMDs Computing and Graphics Performance Verification team
The team's mandate is to analyze AMD s next generation SOC architecture and performance through modeling and RTL simulation
This role will involve working with SOC and IP architects to evaluate and improve performance, and collaborating with design and verification teams to execute performance verification plans

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate has a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, performance, digital design, and verification
The candidate must have excellent communication skills and experience working with teams in different sites and time zones
The candidate must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, be willing to learn, and be ready to take on new challenges

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in the Computing and Graphics Performance Verification team
Develop simulation infrastructure and methodology advances that are required to model specific customer requirements
Work with architects and designers to debug functional and performance issues
Develop, track, and communicate project plans internally and with AMD customers
Utilize customer feedback to improve performance testing and enhance deliverables
Contribute to a global team that will execute to a high standard of quality
Engage in multi-discipline interactions with IP and SoC architect and verification teams, SW/FW developers, tool owners, logic designers, and verification engineers
Identify, resolve, and document architectural performance issues

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

5 years of professional experience in the industry with a proven track record of successfully building and delivering complex SOC computing devices
bachelors or masters degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with emphasis on computer architecture and performance/power analysis
Experience with computer system simulation and performance evaluation
Demonstrated success working in global development teams
Experience mentoring colleagues to develop technical capabilities within the team
Experience working with cross-functional teams from multiple departments
Experience with ASIC hardware design and verification languages/tools (Verilog, System Verilog, System C, UVM/UVC)
Proficiency in debugging RTL code using simulation tools
Proficiency with programming and scripting languages (C/C++, Perl, Python, etc)
Experience analyzing system bottlenecks and optimizing computing systems for performance
Detailed microarchitecture knowledge in one or more of the following IPs - CPU, GPU, DSP, NPU, multimedia co-processor, I/O subsystem, DRAM controller
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

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