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Post-Silicon Power and Performance Staff Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

Penang, MalaysiaFull TimePosted Oct 23, 2026
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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: AMD’s Computing & Graphic group is responsible for advanced CPU, GPU and gaming platforms such as XBOX, PlayStation, and Steam Deck. As a Post-Silicon Power and Performance Staff Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring our custom silicon products meet power targets and are optimized for customer use cases. You will interact with architecture, software, manufacturing, and other teams to develop a deep understanding of the product power requirements and guide a team of engineers to develop and execute studies and testcases to validate that the product meets specifications. This role requires extensive data analysis and communication of results. This position is based in Penang collaborating closely with Austin and Shanghai teams. THE PERSON: We are looking for a technical leader with experience in x86, ARM, or GPU hardware development with a passion for power or performance validation and optimization spanning low-power mobile to console-level devices. This person should thrive in a matrixed environment spanning multiple countries and time zones. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Own validation and tuning of power functionality and targets, collaborating with manufacturing and customer engineering to enable production. • Develop deep expertise in existing and new power features for AMD products. • Build relationships and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders. • Mentor junior team members and guide them through the planning and execution phases of post-silicon power attainment and optimization efforts. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Technical leadership of a large post-silicon validation and tuning effort. • Direct technical experience working on CPU, APU, or GPU power or performance features. • Experience analyzing data using Excel, Python, PowerBI, Sigma, or similar tools. • Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multi-site technical organization. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. LOCATION: Penang, Malaysia #LI-CY 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. THE ROLE: AMD’s Computing & Graphic group is responsible for advanced CPU, GPU and gaming platforms such as XBOX, PlayStation, and Steam Deck. As a Post-Silicon Power and Performance Staff Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring our custom silicon products meet power targets and are optimized for customer use cases. You will interact with architecture, software, manufacturing, and other teams to develop a deep understanding of the product power requirements and guide a team of engineers to develop and execute studies and testcases to validate that the product meets specifications. This role requires extensive data analysis and communication of results. This position is based in Penang collaborating closely with Austin and Shanghai teams. THE PERSON: We are looking for a technical leader with experience in x86, ARM, or GPU hardware development with a passion for power or performance validation and optimization spanning low-power mobile to console-level devices. This person should thrive in a matrixed environment spanning multiple countries and time zones. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Own validation and tuning of power functionality and targets, collaborating with manufacturing and customer engineering to enable production. • Develop deep expertise in existing and new power features for AMD products. • Build relationships and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders. • Mentor junior team members and guide them through the planning and execution phases of post-silicon power attainment and optimization efforts. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Technical leadership of a large post-silicon validation and tuning effort. • Direct technical experience working on CPU, APU, or GPU power or performance features. • Experience analyzing data using Excel, Python, PowerBI, Sigma, or similar tools. • Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multi-site technical organization. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. LOCATION: Penang, Malaysia #LI-CY 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.

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