Power Architect – SOC Firmware and Algorithms

AMD · Austin, TX · Engineering

mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Feb 12, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, LLMs, Data Structures.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Austin, TX
Department
Engineering
Posted
Feb 12, 2026
AI Summary
Mid-level hardware engineer designing power architecture for AMD's next-generation SoCs. Develops power algorithms, firmware, and software features using ML techniques to optimize CPU/GPU efficiency. Collaborates across teams on implementation, verification, and validation of power management solutions for client and handheld products.
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Job description

from AMD careers


WHAT 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:

We are seeking a technical leader with a strong passion for power architecture to join the SoC Architecture team within AMD’s Computing and Graphics group. In this role, power architects shape the direction of next‑generation SoCs—from early concept and definition through design execution and post‑silicon validation. You will collaborate closely with a wide range of teams, including SoC architecture, IP design, integration and physical design, platform architecture, software, firmware, packaging, and silicon validation. If you’re driven to innovate and elevate power efficiency, performance, and battery life for AMD’s client and handheld products, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
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