[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Santa Clara, California # CPU Cores Global Performance Lead Santa Clara, California Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s official careers site. Posted October 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s careers site →](https://careers-amd.icims.com/jobs/96112/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/) / CPU Cores Global Performance Lead ## Job description ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. ### THE ROLE As a CPU Performance Team Lead, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the team responsible for AMD’s next-generation CPU performance analysis and optimization. You will manage a team of talented engineers with diverse experiences and demonstrated contributions to CPU performance innovation who have a track record of success. As the leader of the Performance Team, you will work on the leading edge of processor technology and collaborate with the Core Architecture and RTL teams to make AMD’s ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality. ### THE PERSON You enjoy leading a senior, geographically distributed team and have a strong set of management skills. You approach challenges with persistence, curiosity, and a focus on achieving results -- with both critical thinking and creativity. You possess both strong verbal and written communication skills. You enjoy interacting with people to plan and organize a team to get large, complex projects done. You know how to measure progress and take action to keep a project on schedule and budget. Does this describe you? If so, then join us! ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES End-to-end ownership of the performance analysis and optimization for AMD’s CPU Cores. Partner with Core Architecture and RTL teams to deliver a high-performance CPU core that meets or exceeds program objectives. Manage performance modeling and analysis requirements across the entire AMD CPU Core roadmap. Represent the Performance Team and report regular progress towards program goals. Communicate program, organization, and company updates to the team. ### PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Extensive experience managing significant CPU performance analysis and optimization efforts, as well as large (20+ engineers), experienced teams to deliver measurable improvements across product lines. Working knowledge with all aspects of CPU performance, including Early Investigation, Core Architecture, Performance Modeling, Analysis and Correlation, and Post-Silicon Performance Validation. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and validation teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Proven experience in influencing senior decision‑making and representing the organization in high‑stakes external and internal forums (verbal and written). Rapid learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excels at hypothesis-driven performance investigation and making timely, data-backed decisions. Quickly assimilate new architectures and tools, diagnose root causes, and implement robust solutions under time pressure. Hands-on experience with modern ISAs (e.g., x86-64, Armv8/Armv9, or RISC-V) in performance analysis and optimization contexts. ### ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Technical background in one or more areas of CPU performance: Performance Modeling, Architecture, Correlation, or Post-Silicon Performance Validation. Technical background in one or more traditional CPU units (e.g., Branch Prediction, Instruction Fetch, Decode, Execution, Scheduler, Floating Point, Load Store, etc.). Knowledge of x86 Architecture (ISA). System-level knowledge or experience (e.g., Memory Controller, IO, etc.). Demonstrated leadership development through formal training, coaching, mentorship, or practical management experience. ### ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering preferred. ### LOCATIONS Santa Clara, CA; Or, other AMD locations such as Austin,Tx; Fort Collins, CO; Fishkill, NY; or Boxborough, MA are options. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-MR1 Benefits 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Santa Clara, California - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s careers site →](https://careers-amd.icims.com/jobs/96112/login) ## Hiring at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) - Open jobs: 1,273 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ### [2027 Masters Thermal Engineering Intern/Co-Op](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/050c29ac21ccca94a142/) Santa Clara, California ### [2027 Undergrad Thermal Engineering Intern/Co-Op](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/cbf01e70bfe70f61b749/) Santa Clara, California ### [AI / ML DFT Project Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/e104620ed93c3285f69a/) Santa Clara, California ### [AI Engineer, Recursive Self-Improvement for Compute](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/5e4db79f33ed709027ae/) Santa Clara, California ### [ASIC Emulation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/b39ed9509792936b6d6e/) Santa Clara, California ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CPU Performance Analysis Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/7b8a14121b9ab150fc6d/) Qualcomm · Oklahoma - Remote, United States of America ### [Senior CPU Performance Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/711d8bd86de611ccbe84/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/a203d4a6a93ae4933b7d/) Apple · Austin, United States of America ### [CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/d2b91926d14e74f078d8/) Apple · Beaverton, United States of America ### [Senior Performance Modeling Architect, CPU Fabric and LLC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/acfca48ca6fefd98d12e/) NVIDIA · US, CA, Santa Clara OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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