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Senior Systems Design & Performance Engineer  

THE ROLE:  

AMD's server team is looking for a performance engineer to help optimize the power and performance of our new EPYC server line.  Our EPYC architecture is a game changer for both client and server platforms.  This candidate will be part of a fast growing team developing new core competencies for the AMD server group. We are looking for someone with a deep background in operating systems and system performance. Candidate must be a fast learner and have a passion for teaching others.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for someone with a background in optimizing Linux or Microsoft Windows operating systems in a server environment. Candidate must be a fast learner and have a passion for learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Drive AMD platforms to achieve the best performance in compute and I/O.
• Analyzing benchmarks and performance characteristics.
• Develop the overall team understanding of performance related to tools, techniques, and analysis to measure and improve performance.
• Work closely with operating system team to uncover new techniques for accelerating server-based applications.
• Research trade-offs for our server architecture, especially as related to the memory hierarchy, storage systems, scheduling, and I/O devices.
• Drive changes to memory, storage systems, I/O systems, file systems and operating system scheduling that reduce power requirements while improving performance.
• Work closely with AMD silicon designers to identify architectural changes / optimizations necessary to get extreme performance from systems.
• Propose changes to memory, storage systems, I/O systems, file systems and operating system scheduling that improve power or performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS in computer architecture, computer science, computer engineering or related field.
• Experience in system architecture and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of CPU and computer system architecture. Understanding of IO subsystem architecture is strongly preferred, such as interrupt, DMA, RDMA, NVMe, NIC, Infiniband.
• Experience tuning operating system for power and performance.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows performance analysis tools and methods.
• Experience in running benchmarks or other performance test workloads.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn.
• Solid coding and scripting skills.
• Track record of innovation and creativity in problem solving.
• Windows Server experience is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering 

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Senior Systems Design & Performance Engineer  

THE ROLE:  

AMD's server team is looking for a performance engineer to help optimize the power and performance of our new EPYC server line.  Our EPYC architecture is a game changer for both client and server platforms.  This candidate will be part of a fast growing team developing new core competencies for the AMD server group. We are looking for someone with a deep background in operating systems and system performance. Candidate must be a fast learner and have a passion for teaching others.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for someone with a background in optimizing Linux or Microsoft Windows operating systems in a server environment. Candidate must be a fast learner and have a passion for learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Drive AMD platforms to achieve the best performance in compute and I/O.
• Analyzing benchmarks and performance characteristics.
• Develop the overall team understanding of performance related to tools, techniques, and analysis to measure and improve performance.
• Work closely with operating system team to uncover new techniques for accelerating server-based applications.
• Research trade-offs for our server architecture, especially as related to the memory hierarchy, storage systems, scheduling, and I/O devices.
• Drive changes to memory, storage systems, I/O systems, file systems and operating system scheduling that reduce power requirements while improving performance.
• Work closely with AMD silicon designers to identify architectural changes / optimizations necessary to get extreme performance from systems.
• Propose changes to memory, storage systems, I/O systems, file systems and operating system scheduling that improve power or performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS in computer architecture, computer science, computer engineering or related field.
• Experience in system architecture and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of CPU and computer system architecture. Understanding of IO subsystem architecture is strongly preferred, such as interrupt, DMA, RDMA, NVMe, NIC, Infiniband.
• Experience tuning operating system for power and performance.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows performance analysis tools and methods.
• Experience in running benchmarks or other performance test workloads.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn.
• Solid coding and scripting skills.
• Track record of innovation and creativity in problem solving.
• Windows Server experience is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering