Senior Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

AMD is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to develop and optimize software for next-generation AI and GPU computing platforms. You will work across GPU kernel development, performance optimization, AI frameworks, runtime systems, and compiler technologies to deliver industry-leading performance for AI and high-performance computing workloads.

Requirements

• Strong C/C++ development skills.
• Experience with HIP, CUDA, OpenCL, or other GPU programming models.
• Strong understanding of GPU architecture, parallel programming, memory hierarchy, synchronization, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience profiling and optimizing AI, machine learning, HPC, or graphics workloads.
• Experience with performance analysis tools and benchmarking methodologies.
• Knowledge of LLVM, MLIR, compiler optimization, or code generation techniques.
• Experience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow, or similar ecosystems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across software and hardware stacks.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MLIR/LLVM-based compiler flows is valuable but not the primary focus of the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize GPU kernels for AI and compute workloads.
• Analyze and improve GPU performance, including compute utilization, memory bandwidth, cache efficiency, and kernel execution.
• Collaborate with AI framework, runtime, library, and hardware teams to improve end-to-end workload performance.
• Profile, benchmark, and debug large-scale AI workloads on AMD GPU platforms.
• Support compiler-driven optimizations and code generation using LLVM and MLIR-based technologies.
• Improve performance analysis, testing, benchmarking, and automation infrastructure.
• Enable and optimize new GPU hardware capabilities through software innovation.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, debugging, and optimization workflows.

Benefits

• AMD benefits at a glance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior