Key Responsibilities
Profile and optimize performance across Chromium subsystems, including Blink, V8, Skia, GPU/ANGLE, and browser multi‑process architecture
Identify CPU, memory, GPU, and power bottlenecks using real workloads, benchmarks, and field telemetry
Implement performance improvements in areas such as page load, rendering, JavaScript execution, graphics/compositing, and browser responsiveness
Drive optimizations across platforms (Windows primary; Linux/macOS experience a plus), including interactions with OS schedulers, graphics stacks, and drivers
Analyze performance using industry‑standard and custom tools (e.g., Perfetto, ETW, Chrome Tracing, VTune, PIX, GPUView, perf)
Collaborate with browser vendors, OS teams, compiler teams, and hardware partners to co‑optimize software and platforms
Contribute clean, well‑reviewed patches upstream to Chromium or downstream forks as appropriate
Translate benchmark and microarchitectural findings into practical, scalable browser improvements
Document performance investigations, results, and best practices; communicate findings clearly to technical stakeholders
software engineering experience, with a strong focus on performance optimization
Hands‑on experience working with Chromium or Chromium‑based browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, internal forks)
Strong proficiency in C++ and modern C++ performance best practices
Deep understanding of browser internals, including at least two of the following:
Rendering pipeline (Blink lifecycle, style/layout/paint)
JavaScript engines (V8 internals, JIT behavior, GC)
Graphics and compositing (Skia, GPU rasterization, ANGLE, WebGL)
Multiprocess/threading model and IPC in Chromium
Proven experience using low‑level profiling and tracing tools to drive optimizations
Strong debugging skills across large, complex codebases
Ability to reason from microarchitectural behavior (cache, memory, SIMD, branch behavior) up to user‑perceived performance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an active Chromium contributor or committer, with a track record of upstream contributions, code reviews, and accepted patches to Chromium projects such as Blink, V8, Skia, ANGLE, or related components.
Experience optimizing browser performance on Windows, including ETW‑based analysis and graphics stack interactions
Familiarity with Clang/LLVM, compiler‑driven optimizations, and code‑generation tradeoffs
Experience working with performance benchmarks (JetStream, Speedometer, WebXPRT, MotionMark, internal workloads)
Exposure to hardware‑aware optimization (CPU topology, cache behavior, SIMD/AVX, GPU execution models)
Prior experience contributing to large open‑source projects or upstream Chromium performance changes
Ability to mentor junior engineers and influence performance culture across teams
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Location
Santa Clara, CA. Open to considering other US locations near AMD offices.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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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 is looking for a strategic software engineering lead who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
THE PERSON
We are seeking a Software Optimization Engineer with deep experience improving real‑world browser performance in Chromium‑based browsers. In this role, you will focus on identifying, analyzing, and resolving performance bottlenecks across the Chromium stack, working close to the browser engine, OS, and hardware. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys low‑level performance analysis, system‑level optimization, and collaborative work with browser, OS, and silicon teams to deliver measurable user‑visible gains.
Key Responsibilities
Profile and optimize performance across Chromium subsystems, including Blink, V8, Skia, GPU/ANGLE, and browser multi‑process architecture
Identify CPU, memory, GPU, and power bottlenecks using real workloads, benchmarks, and field telemetry
Implement performance improvements in areas such as page load, rendering, JavaScript execution, graphics/compositing, and browser responsiveness
Drive optimizations across platforms (Windows primary; Linux/macOS experience a plus), including interactions with OS schedulers, graphics stacks, and drivers
Analyze performance using industry‑standard and custom tools (e.g., Perfetto, ETW, Chrome Tracing, VTune, PIX, GPUView, perf)
Collaborate with browser vendors, OS teams, compiler teams, and hardware partners to co‑optimize software and platforms
Contribute clean, well‑reviewed patches upstream to Chromium or downstream forks as appropriate
Translate benchmark and microarchitectural findings into practical, scalable browser improvements
Document performance investigations, results, and best practices; communicate findings clearly to technical stakeholders
software engineering experience, with a strong focus on performance optimization
Hands‑on experience working with Chromium or Chromium‑based browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, internal forks)
Strong proficiency in C++ and modern C++ performance best practices
Deep understanding of browser internals, including at least two of the following:
Rendering pipeline (Blink lifecycle, style/layout/paint)
JavaScript engines (V8 internals, JIT behavior, GC)
Graphics and compositing (Skia, GPU rasterization, ANGLE, WebGL)
Multiprocess/threading model and IPC in Chromium
Proven experience using low‑level profiling and tracing tools to drive optimizations
Strong debugging skills across large, complex codebases
Ability to reason from microarchitectural behavior (cache, memory, SIMD, branch behavior) up to user‑perceived performance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an active Chromium contributor or committer, with a track record of upstream contributions, code reviews, and accepted patches to Chromium projects such as Blink, V8, Skia, ANGLE, or related components.
Experience optimizing browser performance on Windows, including ETW‑based analysis and graphics stack interactions
Familiarity with Clang/LLVM, compiler‑driven optimizations, and code‑generation tradeoffs
Experience working with performance benchmarks (JetStream, Speedometer, WebXPRT, MotionMark, internal workloads)
Exposure to hardware‑aware optimization (CPU topology, cache behavior, SIMD/AVX, GPU execution models)
Prior experience contributing to large open‑source projects or upstream Chromium performance changes
Ability to mentor junior engineers and influence performance culture across teams
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Location
Santa Clara, CA. Open to considering other US locations near AMD offices.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-PA1
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.
