AMD · 9 hours ago
Staff Software Development Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffAMD is a company dedicated to building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a high-caliber AI Software Engineer to contribute to the development of high-performance inference software for AMD GPUs, optimizing the entire inference stack and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement high-performance GPU kernels and software layers to optimize AI inference across the AMD hardware portfolio
Develop and maintain end-to-end inference stacks and serving infrastructure capable of handling massive throughput and low latency
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within the graphics driver, compiler, and ML frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software capabilities with next-generation GPU architectures
Benchmark and profile complex AI workloads to ensure industry-leading performance and stability
Qualification
Required
Design and implement high-performance GPU kernels and software layers to optimize AI inference across the AMD hardware portfolio
Develop and maintain end-to-end inference stacks and serving infrastructure capable of handling massive throughput and low latency
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within the graphics driver, compiler, and ML frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software capabilities with next-generation GPU architectures
Benchmark and profile complex AI workloads to ensure industry-leading performance and stability
A Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Computer Graphics, Systems, or AI
Preferred
Proven track record in GPU software engineering, with specific expertise in C++, CUDA, HIP
Deep understanding of GPU architecture, low-level memory management, synchronization, and performance-critical code paths
Hands-on experience with ML inference frameworks and deploying models at scale in production environments
Familiarity with shader pipeline optimizations, compiler dispatch handling, and GPU profiling
Experience in distributed systems and real-time networking protocols for high-performance computing
Benefits
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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