AMD · 2 weeks ago
Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer (1)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$226K/yr - $340K/yrAMD is a company focused on building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer will work closely with strategic partners to turn AMD’s AI technology into business value, acting as a trusted technical advisor while developing solutions alongside clients.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
Hiring Manager
Gearóid Ó.
Responsibilities
Work closely with strategic customers to understand their requirements challenges and identify opportunities for AMD hardware and software to provide 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 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
Qualification
Required
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python
Experience with GPU kernel programming using CUDA, HIP or OpenCL
Experience with collective communication and attentions
Strong performance analysis and optimization skills for both CPU and GPU
Expertise with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
Experience with distributed training and inference frameworks
A track record of direct Client Engagement with experience working with customers to solve ambiguous technical problems
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Singularity, Docker, and/or Kubernetes
Experience with open-source software development 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/MS/PhD with related experience in Computer Science or related equivalent
Preferred
Experience in compiler, ISA
Experience shipping software in an end-customer production environment
Experience in implementing and optimizing collective communication primitives on GPU accelerators (NCCL/RCCL)
Experience in implementing and optimizing attention and KV-cache primitives on GPU accelerators
Experience in all phases of software development, from requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing to final release
Experience with test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD
Experience providing clear and timely communication related to status and other key aspects of the project to the executive leadership team
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AMD
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Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chair & CEO
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