AI Performance Software Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join AMD’s cutting-edge data fabric team and help shape the future of high-performance computing. In this role, you will leverage the latest AI tools and techniques to transform how we build, optimize, and scale our software solutions. You’ll work on groundbreaking technologies that push the limits of performance and efficiency, collaborating with world-class experts across architecture, hardware, and software domains. This is an opportunity to innovate at the intersection of AI and advanced hardware, driving automation and intelligent workflows that redefine what’s possible in computing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be passionate about agentic AI and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution.
They should be able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
In addition, this role requires a proactive and adaptable professional who can work independently while fostering strong collaboration across diverse teams.
Exceptional communication skills, critical thinking, and a results-driven mindset are essential to navigate ambiguity and deliver innovative solutions.
The candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, along with a collaborative spirit that builds trust and drives cross-functional success.

Nice To Haves

Proven expertise in AI/ML integration within software systems, including experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or ONNX.
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with a solid foundation in object-oriented design and clean coding practices.
Hands-on experience applying AI techniques to optimize performance, automation, and scalability in software tools and workflows.
Demonstrated experience with agentic AI concepts, such as autonomous agents and orchestration frameworks, for enabling intelligent, self-directed workflows.
Familiarity with data-driven optimization approaches, including profiling, performance tuning, and algorithmic improvements.
Knowledge of modern concurrent programming, threading models, and parallelization strategies.
Experience with Windows, Linux, and/or Android OS development, including low-level system interactions.
Proficiency with software development tools and processes, including debuggers, profilers, and version control systems (Git/GitHub).
Strong understanding of hardware-software co-design principles, particularly in the context of ASIC bring-up and architecture collaboration.
Ability to stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and hardware architectures.
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills, with a track record of driving complex technical issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

Drive AI innovation by integrating advanced techniques into software tools and development flows to boost automation, performance, and scalability.
Stay ahead of the curve by tracking emerging trends in software, hardware, and AI—especially in algorithms, architecture, and machine learning.
Design and deliver groundbreaking technologies, leveraging AI to enhance AMD’s next-generation products.
Collaborate with architecture specialists to influence and improve future hardware designs.
Apply a data-driven mindset to identify optimization opportunities and maximize efficiency.
Support hardware bring-up efforts, contributing to new ASIC development and debugging complex issues.
Investigate and implement smarter solutions, researching alternative methods to improve workflows and performance.
Build strong technical relationships with peers and partners to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.