Performance Modeling Architect
AMD · Austin, TX · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a mid-level AI Infrastructure Engineer in the machine learning function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- AI Infrastructure Engineer
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
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:
Analyze and optimize high-performance memory subsystem designs for Cloud computing, machine intelligence acceleration, and immersive mobile processing. Propose solutions to enhance performance. Explore and analyze next-generation memory technologies and scalable interconnects.
The Person:
Do you seek the most sophisticated challenges in the computing industry? As a passionate performance architect on our design engineering team, you will propose and implement solutions to processor and system performance issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for micro-benchmarking, workload characterization, competitive analysis, bottleneck identification, and optimization.
- Develop tools and methodology for performance analysis of workloads.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with CPU, GPU, or computer system microarchitecture
- Experience with the development and usage of computer system performance models
- Experience with computer workload analysis
- Strong programming skills, including experience with C++ and Python (or similar)
Academic Credentials:
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field
- Masters or PhD with emphasis on Computer Architecture performance studies preferred
Location:
Austin, TX
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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