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AMD · 5 days ago

C++ Software Engineer, AI Open-Source Software

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$192K/yr - $288K/yr

AMD is a company dedicated to building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains, including AI and data centers. They are seeking a highly motivated C++ Software Engineer to join their team, focusing on optimizing software for GPU computational accelerators and collaborating with industry clients to leverage cutting-edge hardware for AI workloads.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with AMD’s architecture specialists to influence and improve future products
Apply a data-driven approach to prioritize and target optimization efforts
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially those related to algorithms and architecture
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debug and resolve existing issues and research more efficient approaches to achieve objectives
Build and maintain technical relationships with internal peers and external partners

Qualification

C/C++Performance optimizationGPU programmingMachine learningOpen-source developmentLinuxGitHubAgile methodologiesEffective communicationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Strong C/C++ skills
Experience analyzing and optimizing software performance
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment
BS or MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred

Experience with both training and inferencing machine learning models
Experience with GPU kernel and parallel programming: ROCm, HIP, or CUDA
Experience in performance analysis and optimization
Highly proficient in C/C++, object-oriented programming, and tools such as debuggers and profilers
Experience with open-source software development, engaging with upstream reviewers, and reviewing PRs
Experience with source code control systems such as GitHub
Experience with Linux and containerized environments (e.g., Docker)
Experience with software development processes such as Agile, Scrum, or Sprint
Demonstrated ability to write high-quality code with strong attention to detail
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills

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
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

H1B Sponsorship

AMD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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2024 (770)
2023 (551)
2022 (739)
2021 (519)
2020 (547)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
2023-03-02Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-29Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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