Mathematics library researcher

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THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a highly motivated and mathematically rigorous individual with a PhD in Mathematics or a related field to join our Server CPU software development team. This role focuses on the research, design, analysis, and optimization of math-oriented algorithms, approximation polynomials for AMD's Zen CPU architecture. You will work on cutting-edge numerical methods, floating-point precision, and function approximation techniques that directly impact performance across scientific, AI, and data-intensive workloads.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate for this position will be interacting with software and hardware technologists working across many locations. This is a great opportunity to work as a part of highly regarded team to deliver leading edge solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and validate function approximations using minimax polynomials and rigorous error analysis.
• Identify and address hard-to-round cases in floating-point computations.
• Analyze floating-point behavior and edge cases (IEEE-754: NaN, Inf, SNaN).
• Collaborate with compiler, architecture, and performance teams to align software with CPU micro architecture Design and optimize math libraries (e.g., elementary functions, transcendental functions) for AMD Zen CPUs.
• Implement high-precision algorithms by extending a given precision using 2x32, 2x64
• Contribute to internal and open-source math projects such as Core-Math and RLibm.
• Publish research, file patents, and present at technical conferences.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong foundation in numerical analysis, approximation theory, and computational mathematics.
• Deep understanding of IEEE-754 floating point representation and arithmetic.
• Experience handling extreme values and special cases (NaN, Inf, SNaN).
• Familiarity with Core-Math project findings.
• Expertise in elementary function evaluation (e.g., exp, log, sin, cos).
• Techniques for extending precision using 2x32 or 2x64 representations.
• Function approximation strategies across categories.
• Experience with Sollya, BaCSeL, LP solvers.
• Familiarity with RLibm and MPFR-based oracle validation.
• Techniques for identifying hard-to-round cases.
• Construction of optimal minimax polynomials.
• Error analysis methodologies.
• Bonus skills: Experience on Intel MKL libraries, x86 assembly programming (vector/SIMD)
• Knowledge of one or more CPU Profiling tools.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• PhD in Science and Engineering with a focus on Numerical and Mathematical Analysis, and 5 years of experience.

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