GPU Architecture and ML Researcher

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At 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.

AMD Research and Advanced Development is an entrepreneurial research organization with a superb track record of driving research innovations into AMD products. We generate innovations in processor architectures, graphics, interconnects, memory technologies, and software to create new business opportunities for AMD. We are a global leader in the development of the world's most advanced high-performance computers (HPC), such as El Capitan, the world-leading 2 exaflop supercomputer.

THE ROLE:

AMD Research and Advanced Development is seeking a researcher to conduct research on ML applications-driven enhancements to GPU architecture. An ideal candidate will have expertise in either ML applications or GPU architecture with familiarity with the other area.

THE PERSON:

You love inventing and implementing new features to increase efficiency and optimize performance. You love bringing new systems to life and developing software that shows the full power of novel hardware architectures. Are you ready to work with fast paced peers? Then join us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Invent, Design and Analyze GPU Architecture extensions to help drive performance enhancements for AI/ML workloads.
• Identify consequent simplifications of the processor requirements to support such workloads.
• Drive the results of the research projects into product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with teams within AMD Research and Advanced Development, product groups, and vendor partners to help improve the AMD HPC ecosystem.
• Submit patentable inventions.
• Clearly communicate research findings to academic, product and commercial audiences.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated experience in ideation, evaluation, and optimization of a research project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to organize and present complex technical information.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong skills in C/C++, Python and/or GPU programming

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES:

• Experience with AI/ML models like LLM's.
• Experience with the AMD ROCm software stack.
• Version control systems such as Git.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• PhD or equivalent research accomplishments in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.

LOCATION: Santa Clara, Ca

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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.

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