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# GPU Performance Architect

- **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $178,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Graphics, DirectX (Software), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Pytorch, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88260660/1

## About the Role

A self-motivated graphics enthusiast. An effective team playerwho focuses on collaboration, team building, mentoring, and furthering team success.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to details.Strong communication, time management, and presentation skills.Effective Team player who focuses on collaboration and furthering team success, * Experience spanning architecture, performance analysis andAI/ML/graphics/compute algorithms

 * Experience in Kernel development of LLMs using PyTorch, Triton, CUDA, HIP etc.
 * Excellent C/C++/Scripting (Python, etc.) experience
 * Knowledge of Graphics/Compute APIs (DirectX/Vulkan/CUDA/HIP etc.)
 * Experience with AI/ML use cases and demonstrated ability to effectively leverage and collaborate with AI agents in modern engineering workflows
 * Knowledge of GPU architecture and Compilers
 * Experience in GFX profiling tools is a plus (PIX,RenderDoc, AMD tools, etc.), * Bachelor of Science, Masters or PhD degree with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Computer architecture, or Computer Science is preferred

## Description

The Architecture team plays a critical role in AMD's success by driving innovation and delivering world-class GPU hardware solutions. As a GPU Performance Architect, you will work on cutting-edge projects alongside a highly skilled and passionate global team., * Work on workload/competitive analysis of contemporary and futuristic game/AI/MLapplications

 * Identifycomplex technical problems, break them down, summarize multiplepossible solutions, and help the team make progress
 * Work with architects to understand bottlenecks in graphics cores and SoCs
 * Analyze existing and emerging graphics/compute paradigms and algorithms
 * Implement and run simulation models - i.e., both RTL and high-level simulation to estimate potential gains
 * Propose innovative solutions for PPA improvements
 * Drive initiatives to improve RTG analysis tools
 * Collaboratewith engineers and managers on multiple sites., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.


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