Staff Forward Deployed Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Bellevue, WA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. THE GROUP: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world by driving innovation and efficiency across countless sectors. Today, AI is pivotal in enhancing decision-making, automating complex tasks, and unlocking new insights from vast amounts of data. Whether in healthcare, finance, transportation, or entertainment, AI is revolutionizing the way we live and work, offering unprecedented opportunities for solving global challenges and fostering economic growth. AMD stands at the forefront of the AI revolution, driven not only by our state-of-the-art hardware but also by our open-source ROCm software platform, which harnesses the full potential of our hardware products. Our Forward Deployed Engineer group partners closely with customers to transform these advanced technology solutions into software applications deployed in production environments, reaching and serving millions of end users. If you're driven by the desire to make a profound impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to tackle the most challenging problems in tech, come be a part of our mission to change the world. Join us and unleash your potential to redefine the future of computing! THE ROLE: Are you ready to leverage your engineering expertise to drive transformative impact on a global scale? As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge technology solutions in diverse and challenging environments, directly addressing some of humanity's most pressing issues. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend deep technical knowledge with a passion for making a tangible difference in the world. You'll work alongside brilliant minds, pioneering advancements that empower communities, enhance quality of life, and shape a better future for all. Rise to the challenge and become a catalyst for positive change.

Requirements

Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with GPU kernel programming using CUDA, HIP or OpenCL.
A track record of direct Client Engagement with experience working with customers to solve ambiguous technical problems.
Strong performance analysis and optimization skills for both CPU and GPU.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Slurm, Kubernetes.
Expertise with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
Experience with distributed training and inference frameworks (e.g. vLLM, SGLang, Megatron).
Experience with open-source software development process including collaboration with community maintainers and submitting contributions.
Experience with software engineering methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
BS or MS/PhD with related experience in Computer Science or related equivalent.
This is a senior level role, you must have at least 5 years of post college experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in compiler, ISA.
Experience shipping software in an end-customer production environment.
Experience in implementing and optimizing communication primitives on GPU accelerators (NCCL/RCCL, OpenMP, MPI)
Experience in all phases of software development, from requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing to final release.
Experience providing clear and timely communication related to status and other key aspects of the project to the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

Work closely with strategic customers to understand their requirements, challenges, and identify opportunities for AMD hardware and software to deliver customer value.
Close gaps in the AMD software stack needed to support customer solutions.
Work hands-on as a technical expert and creative problem-solver, developing side-by-side with customers to drive projects from proof of concept to deployment in production.
Act as the voice of the customer, translating their needs and your on-the-ground insights into actionable feedback that shapes the future of AMD's AI roadmap.
Thrive in unfamiliar territory with a high degree of autonomy, finding novel ways to apply AMD technology to real-world problems.