Sr. Power Attainment Engineer

Base pay range$96,800.00/yr - $145,200.00/yrThe RoleThe successful candidate will assume responsibility for mostly post-silicon activities related to power attainment and optimization of AMD Datacenter products. Power Attainment within AMD’s datacenter GPU organization covers the development of automation and software infrastructure, design model correlation, ensuring production readiness and power feature tuning.The TeamAMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. Join our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.The PersonMust be a self-starter, effective communicator, strong team collaborator and able to independently drive tasks to completion. The candidate must be willing to work with co-located team with a focus on power management as well as key software infrastructure necessary for power attainment activities.Key ResponsibilitiesActively participate in analysis of post silicon performance and power data collected to ensure integrity of results and to provide summary and conclusions of resultsLearn and Execute Power Attainment test plans in post-silicon time periods in support of Data Center GPU product roadmapProactively driving continuous improvement for post-silicon power attainment activitiesParticipate in development of automation environment in developing scripts automating workloads, enhancing capabilities of execution capabilities in Linux, Python and other support software support toolsHands-on experience locally or remotely with computers, systems or data center hardware for practical knowledge with hardware applicable to servers, data centers or thermal equipment as a means to accomplish power attainment workDevelop and execute characterization test plans for Datacenter GPUs related to Power attainment and feature tuning for performance optimizationAnalyzing data from workload or execution output datalogs using excel or analysis tools manually or developed automationOptimize power and performance features for AI, Machine learning & High-performance computingWork in a fast-paced constrained environmentBecome a key stakeholder in product performance validation processAnalyze and debug interactions between various power management featuresDevelop and execute performance validation test plans for HPC/ML frameworksConfigure and setup test and customer based ML/AI Datacenter GPU systems for data collection, experiments and post-silicon activitiesWork in Windows and Linux environmentsSupport prototyping experiments for new GPU features that impact performance and powerTroubleshoot system-level issues that may occur in test environments and platformsProactively driving continuous improvement for post-silicon power and performance activitiesPreferred ExperienceExperience in datacenter environment preferredExcellent grasp of computer organization/architecture and power managementKnowledge in power limited performance methodologies and control theoryKnowledge in memory partitioning and accessExtensive experience in platform optimization. Solid knowledge of Computer I/O.Experience with tools for performance analysisStrong programming skills, scripting experience in Python preferredDesirable to be proficient in Linux command line environment and ShellscriptingDeep knowledge of power management techniques like deep sleep and clock gatingExperience with container technologies (ex. Docker)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keyattention to detailExperience in data analysis, summarization, and presentationExcellent presentation and communication skillsExperience in debug and lab tools such as oscilloscopes, DAQs, power measurement capabilitiesAcademic CredentialsBachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with emphasis on computer architecture and workload analysis, 5+ years’ experience preferred.LocationMarkham, ONBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr