Manager, Software Performance Engineering

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING   At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.   Together, we advance your career.    We are seeking a  Software Development Manager  to lead a high-impact  Software Performance Engineering (SPE)  team based in Europe. This team focuses on improving real-world software performance across modern computing platforms, including CPU, GPU, and AI/ML workloads.   This role combines  people  leadership ,  technical program ownership , and  hands-on project oversight , with responsibility for delivering measurable performance improvements and driving collaboration across global engineering, architecture, and partner teams.

Leadership & People Management   Lead, mentor, and grow a team of  10–15 performance engineers  across Europe   Drive hiring, onboarding, and career development aligned with SPE growth objectives   Foster a high-performance culture focused on  technical excellence, accountability, and execution   Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance management     Program & Project Ownership   Own delivery of  multiple concurrent development and optimization projects   Define project scope, timelines, and success criteria tied to  benchmark and application performance improvements   Ensure consistent execution against milestones, with clear tracking and reporting   Balance strategic initiatives with near-term deliverables     Technical Leadership   Guide the team in  performance analysis, bottleneck identification, and optimization strategies   Ensure strong grounding in:   Application performance profiling and analysis   Benchmark development and validation   System-level and hardware/software co-optimization   Partner with architecture and silicon teams to translate insights into product impact   Promote data-driven decision-making and reproducible performance results     Cross-Functional Collaboration   Collaborate with global SPE teams across  US, India, and Europe  to align priorities and execution   Work closely with:   Internal architecture and platform teams   External ISVs and ecosystem partners   Drive co-engineering efforts to improve performance in  real-world applications and benchmarks   Strategic Impact   Contribute to defining SPE priorities in areas such as:   Competitive performance analysis   Benchmark strategy and  methodology   Ecosystem and open-source optimization efforts   Identify  opportunities to expand impact across  new workloads, platforms, and partners     Required Qualifications   8+ years of experience in software development, with  strong focus on performance engineering or systems programming   3+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams   Strong technical background in:   C/C++ or systems-level programming   Performance profiling and optimization techniques   Operating systems and modern CPU architecture concepts   Proven  track record  delivering complex engineering projects     Preferred Experience   Experience in performance domains such as:   CPU/GPU optimization   Benchmarking and workload analysis   Browser, OS, or application performance   Familiarity with tools such as profilers, performance analyzers, and benchmarking frameworks   Experience working with global and distributed teams   Exposure to open-source ecosystems