AMD · 1 day ago
Staff Software Development Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $245K/yr
5+ years expAMD is a company focused on building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The role involves joining an elite AI-focused team to build debugging and profiling infrastructure for NPU and GPU architectures, ensuring AI workloads run efficiently and optimizing performance.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Collaborate with AMD architecture specialists and cross-functional engineering teams to improve and refine future products
Use a data-driven approach to identify and implement performance optimizations
Stay informed on emerging software and hardware trends, with emphasis on algorithms and architecture
Design and develop innovative technologies that advance AMD’s hardware and software ecosystem
Participate in ASIC and hardware bring-up activities for new platforms
Debug and resolve existing issues while exploring more efficient solutions
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with peers, partners, and other engineering teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven expertise in object-oriented programming with C/C++ and Python
Deep understanding of debugging and performance optimization, including hands-on experience with debuggers, profilers, and source control systems (e.g., GitHub)
Demonstrated ability to deliver clean, efficient, and maintainable code with exceptional attention to detail
Outstanding communication and analytical problem-solving skills, fostering seamless collaboration across teams
Proven success in partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to drive complex projects to completion
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Hands-on experience with modern concurrent programming techniques and threading APIs
Proficiency in both Windows and Linux development environments, with a strong understanding of platform-specific nuances
In-depth knowledge of debugger and profiler architectures and implementations
Solid background in software development processes and advanced debugging methodologies, leveraging industry-leading tools and best practices
Benefits
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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