Senior Performance Modeling Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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 ROLEAMD is seeking an experienced I/O Performance Modeling Engineer to drive best-in-class I/O performance for AMD’s IOMMU IP, from pre-silicon IP modelling through to post-silicon performance optimization. This role involves studying IP architectural performance by using cycle-accurate models to assess IP performance across system level workloads.THE PERSONThe ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to understand HW architecture, performance and modeling. The candidate should identify performance bottlenecks in the IP pipeline and propose architectural solutions to resolve bottlenecks encountered. This role involves performance experimentation and data-driven performance analysis including working with IP designers and architects to assess performance data.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in architecture exploration as it pertains to IP performance across various AMD products.Analyze complex datasets to help define the requirements for next-gen IP roadmaps.Expand, maintain and document the IP modeling framework.Propose and oversee architectural case studies involving existing silicon, RTL and / or performance models.Strong object-oriented programming skills – Python (preferred), C++.Support performance debugging in simulation, emulation and post-silicon.Investigate performance results from regressions and interpret findings for follow-up actions.Analyze trace captures from post-silicon application workloads.Interface with SoC and IP Architects, Performance Verification Leads, and in various Performance Working Groups.Communicate openly and clearly in meetings, presentations, emails, and reports to engineering and engineering management.PREFERRED EXPERIENCEPC System Architecture and I/O Connectivity Protocols: PCI Express, CXL.Data Center I/O Workloads, and understanding memory bandwidth and performance.I/O Virtualization (x86, ARM), Shared Virtual Memory and MMU working knowledge.Accelerators.ACADEMIC CREDENTIALSBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and 5 to 20 years transferable industry and / or research experience.LOCATIONMarkham, ON Vancouver, BCAMD 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr