Power Optimization & Analysis Engineer

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THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and dedicated engineer to join the Power Competitive Group; we are a group that is driving advanced power attainment, power optimization and power management techniques for AMD IPs & Products. We rely on strong analytical skills and close collaboration to deliver the best overall solution. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of power competitive initiative, with a critical impact on getting high performance products to millions of customers quickly.

THE PERSON:

We are seeking IP power Management engineer who has expertise in power management techniques for di/dt, EDC, and TDC. This role focusses on ensuring power efficient IP/product development across the entire portfolio of AMD IPs. This work is crucial for maximizing performance while maintaining electrical stability and thermal limits, especially in high-demand environments like data centers and gaming systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• RTL Optimization: Identify power-inefficient areas in the design and propose code modifications to reduce power usage for AMD IPs
• Work closely with architecture, design, and implementation teams to integrate power-saving features into the design for AMD IPs
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze simulation and power analysis data, generating reports.
• Defining and managing power limits: These engineers are responsible for defining and managing power limits like EDC (maximum momentary burst/boost current) and TDC (maximum sustained current allowable by precision boost).
• didt analysis-mitigation expertise and knowledge of built-in di/dt detector circuits to provide real-time feedback on power supply noise for measurement and control.
• Simulation and analysis: Engineers conduct simulations and analyze results to ensure the design remains within these current limits and thermal thresholds under various operating conditions.
• Support post-silicon debug for power and thermal issues, potentially involving EDC and TDC limit adjustments to resolve problems or improve system stability
• Implementing and optimizing power management features: Focusing on techniques like Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS), clock gating, and power gating to reduce power consumption and heat generation.
• Debugging and solving power-related issues: Collaborating with various teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to power attainment, power delivery, thermal throttling, and overall system stability.
• Working with cross-functional teams: Collaborating with architects, designers, software/firmware engineers, and other teams to drive successful power methodologies

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in languages like Verilog or VHDL to understand RTL design.
• VLSI Design Principles: A deep understanding of digital logic, computer architecture, and the overall VLSI design flow.
• Power Analysis Tools: Experience with tools like Power (PTPX) and other industry-standard platforms for power estimation and optimization.
• Debugging and verification: Experience in developing and executing test plans, creating and analyzing coverage, and developing checkers and transactors to verify the functionality of power management and clock control logic.
• Expertise in power modeling and analysis tools: Proficiency in simulating and analyzing power consumption and performance characteristics.
• Strong programming and scripting skills: Proficiency in languages like C/C++, Perl, or Python.
• Familiarity with ASIC/SoC design cycles and methodologies: Understanding the process from RTL to post-silicon validation.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills: Ability to identify and resolve complex power-related issues effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly.
• Looking for Power optimization and analysis engineers with good knowledge power attainment and power management techniques like di/dt, EDC, and TDC. This is for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of modern GPUs by expertly balancing power consumption, thermal constraints, and transient electrical behavior.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

LOCATION: Santa Clara, Austin, Orlando, Boston, Folsom

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