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AMD · 14 hours ago

Software Development Engineer - Profiling Tools (Pre/Post - Silicon)

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$163K/yr - $245K/yr

AMD is a leader in next-generation computing experiences, and they are seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their AGS Developer Tools team. In this role, you will design and develop advanced GPU profiling tools to optimize performance for HPC, ML, and AI workloads, contributing to the ROCm ecosystem and enhancing AMD GPU capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler-SDK components for GPU performance profiling
Collaborate with architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next-generation AMD GPUs involved in Pre Silicon and Post Silicon activities
Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling capabilities for AI and HPC workloads
Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and minimal overhead
Debug and resolve issues in profiling workflows and improve tool reliability
Participate in hardware bring-up and ensure profiling support for new ASICs
Stay current with GPU architecture advancements and integrate them into ROCm profiling tools
Contribute to documentation and developer resources for ROCprofiler-SDK

Qualification

C++GPU programming modelsPerformance analysis toolsGPU architectureMultithreadingLinux developmentProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Strong foundation in C++ and computer architecture
Detail-oriented
Proactive in solving complex technical challenges
Able to communicate effectively across teams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred

Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
Experience with performance analysis tools or profiling frameworks
Familiarity with GPU programming models (HIP, OpenCL, or CUDA)
Understanding of GPU architecture and system-level performance concepts
Experience with multithreading and concurrency in modern C++
Knowledge of Linux development environments; Windows experience is a plus
Familiarity with ROCm ecosystem and tools is highly desirable
Experience with Git-based workflows and debugging tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
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Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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