[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Austin, Texas # SOC Performance Engineer Austin, Texas Full-time Operations Listed on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s official careers site. Posted August 11, 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/89860/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/) / SOC Performance Engineer ## Job description ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. ### T HE ROLE The successful candidate will work in AMD's Client and Graphics SOC Performance Team in Austin, Texas. The team’s mandate is to analyze and optimize the architectural performance of AMD’s PC and Gaming processors. This role will involve analyzing and tracing key CPU, Graphics and AI workloads, performance modeling of internal and competitive hardware platforms, debugging SOC performance issues and the development of performance evaluation tools and methodologies. ### THE PERSON You have a passion for leading edge SoC architecture, design and verification. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborating with architects & engineers located in different sites and time-zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. ### K EY RESPONSIBLITIES - Work with IP and SOC architects to develop and optimize leading edge processors Characterize workloads, project performance and debug performance issues - Run performance simulations and analyze results to evaluate architectural features - Analyze the competition and identify areas for future improvement Enhance existing application tracing techniques - Develop and maintain tools for data collection and analysis - Execute post-silicon debug/tuning efforts to ensure AMD processors are fully performance optimized Job responsibilities also include multi-discipline interactions with microprocessor architects, ISA definition owners, software optimizers, compiler team, logic designers, and verification engineers to identify, resolve and document architectural performance issues P REFERRED EXPERIENCE: Prior industry/academic experience Experience with computer architecture, system simulation, and performance evaluation Experience analyzing system bottlenecks and optimizing computing systems for performance - Strong experience with computing software, including operating systems, hypervisors, compilers, drivers, and workloads Adept at mathematical and statistical modeling Detailed microarchitecture knowledge of a CPU, GPU, NPU, Video Processors, and/or DRAM controllers - Proficient in C/C++ programming and software engineering concepts ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelors, Master’s or PhD degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with emphasis on computer architecture preferred Location: Austin, TX This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-JE1 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: Aug 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 68 days - Location: Austin, Texas - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s careers site →](https://careers-amd.icims.com/jobs/89860/login) ## More jobs at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ### [3D IC and SoC CAD ENGINEER](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/4a0e617ec937c3b25dcc/) Austin, Texas ### [AI Cluster Technical Program Manager – Validation, Debug & Agentic AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/f30724405797de0cb7b7/) Austin, Texas ### [AI Systems Performance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/c6a9aa604d27ea2dd004/) Austin, Texas ### [ATE Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/e812acac7e9b2c5f580f/) Austin, Texas ### [Advanced Package Thermal Technologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/e99223388ebdf40c9d8d/) Austin, Texas ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SoC Systems Performance Engineer, Senior](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f881231728f441f5bca9/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [SoC Infrastructure/NoC, Power & Performance Validation Engineer, Staff](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/52befc048876f4acf979/) Qualcomm · Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ### [Senior Performance Verification Engineer - SoC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/a4930a52b7356d0cd73a/) Microsoft · United States, California, Mountain View, Oregon, Hillsboro, North Carolina, Raleigh, Texas, Austin, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior Software Engineer, Performance, SOC Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/0be7bc9b9323c890f0b0/) Alphabet · Sunnyvale, CA, USA ### [Media-IP SoC Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/544384c621860f31bf97/) Apple · Cupertino, United States of America [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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