Lead Graphics Memory Power Architect, Performance Optimization
AMD · Santa Clara, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2025
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Job description
from AMD careersWHAT 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:
As a Lead Graphics Memory Power Architect, Performance Optimization, you will lead architectural power optimization efforts across memory-related components in AMD’s next-generation GPU and APU products. You will be part of a cross-functional architecture team focused on delivering industry-leading performance-per-watt (PPA) across compute, gaming, and AI workloads. This role is central to AMD’s “shift-left” initiative—embedding power efficiency early in the architecture phase to reduce downstream design costs and improve silicon efficiency.
THE PERSON: