Power Architect

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THE ROLE :

Join our Data Center Platform Architecture Engineering team as a Lead Principal Power Architect, where you will influence the next generation of GPU platform power delivery. In this high-impact position, you will define end-to-end power architecture features with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and system-level performance. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across silicon, system, mechanical, and thermal engineering to bring innovative power architectures from concept to production. This team prioritizes continuous technical innovation, collaboration, and career development while delivering industry-leading technologies to market.

THE PERSON :

You are a strategic thinker with deep power electronics engineering expertise and a passion for solving complex architectural challenges. You excel in fast-paced, highly visible environments and bring a balanced mix of technical depth, analytical rigor, and cross-functional communication. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at driving clarity across ambiguous or complex technical problems. Your ability to model, prototype, debug, and influence system architecture makes you a key contributor to the platform’s success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Architectural Definition & Modeling : Define and develop GPU end-to-end platform power delivery architecture features with emphasis on power efficiency.
• Build advanced power and performance models to evaluate architectural and system-level trade-offs.
• Technical Innovation : Drive innovation across architecture development, methodology enhancements, and cross-functional technical initiatives that advance platform capabilities.
• Prototyping & Validation : Support the development of prototype proof-of-concepts. Analyze and resolve complex issues throughout the architectural and product development lifecycle.
• System Debug : Lead debugging efforts during bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with System Architects, Silicon / ASIC Design, PCB Design, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Validation teams to ensure alignment on power architecture goals and seamless integration.
• Specification & Documentation : Develop clear system specifications, architecture documents, and implementation guidelines for engineering teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS :

Location could also be in Austin, TX, Secaucus, NJ, Seattle or Bellevue, WA, or Longmont, CO

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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