AMD · 5 months ago
Senior Software Development Engineer, Placer
San Jose, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $288K/yrAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD) is focused on transforming lives with technology and building products that accelerate computing experiences. They are seeking a passionate Senior Software Development Engineer to innovate and develop algorithms for improving application performance, while collaborating with a talented team and utilizing the latest hardware and software technologies.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Innovate and develop novel Placer algorithms to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage)
Be involved in the design, implementation, analysis, and test of FPGA physical implementation tools which include optimization, placement, timing, and routing
Perform research and development of novel algorithms and optimization of existing algorithms to improve quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory
Conduct research and development of novel placement/routing and optimization techniques for next-generation FPGAs
Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
Qualification
Required
Passionate about software engineering
Possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution
Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD
Innovate and develop novel Placer algorithms to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage)
Be involved in the design, implementation, analysis, and test of FPGA physical implementation tools which include optimization, placement, timing, and routing
Perform research and development of novel algorithms and optimization of existing algorithms to improve quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory
Conduct research and development of novel placement/routing and optimization techniques for next-generation FPGAs
Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of Data Structure, Graph Theory and Algorithms
Solid Programming skills in C++
Strong object-oriented programming background
Ability to write high quality code with keen attention to detail
Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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Chair & CEO
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CTO and EVP
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