CPU Power & Performance Validation Engineer
Core
Validate CPU silicon performance and power accuracy against specifications, execute benchmarks, debug complex issues, and fine-tune product performance using hardware equipment and AI tools.
Role type
Senior IC CPU validation engineer (silicon/performance)
Builds
AMD latest-generation CPU silicon products
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Design / Performance Engineering
Required skills
CPU/silicon performance validation, power analysis, benchmark execution, root cause debugging, Python scripting, hardware equipment operation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
CPU architecture knowledge, BIOS/firmware interaction understanding, benchmark development, AI-assisted engineering tools
Technologies
Python, power analyzers, thermal monitors, chillers, benchmark workloads
Responsibilities
Validate Core IP for performance and power accuracy, execute benchmarks and workloads, identify and debug performance/power issues, partner with design teams on specifications, develop validation approaches and automation scripts, use thermal/power monitoring equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
