Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

AI Applications Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $110K — $130K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • Experience in AI/ML engineering or related technical fields.
  • Hands-on experience with training and fine-tuning open-source AI models.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and optimization techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python or C/C++ and Linux development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and utilize AI-assisted workflows for FPGA and SoC reference designs.
  • Apply AI tools to enhance engineering productivity in design and verification.
  • Optimize open-source AI models for embedded and security-focused applications.
  • Implement AI inference solutions on hardware, focusing on performance and efficiency.
  • Research innovative solutions for securing AI infrastructure in enterprises.
  • Contribute to communities focused on AI, embedded computing, and security technologies.
  • Create technical content and benchmarks to guide product strategy.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Participation in industry conferences and cross-functional collaboration.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are seeking an AI Applications Engineer to join AMD's Wired and Wireless Business Team within the Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG). This early-career role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence, FPGA/SoC design, embedded systems, and AI infrastructure security.

In this role, you will leverage AI technologies to accelerate the development, verification, and optimization of FPGA-based reference designs using AMD Vivado™ and Vitis™ tool flows. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives focused on AI infrastructure security, customization of open-source AI models, and efficient deployment of AI inference workloads across FPGA SoCs, NPUs, and GPUs in wired and wireless communications environments.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is passionate about applying AI to real-world engineering challenges and eager to expand their expertise across hardware and software domains. You bring a strong technical foundation in AI/ML, programming, and mathematical modeling, combined with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn emerging technologies.

You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and embody AMD's culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, teamwork, humility, and inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and utilize AI-assisted workflows to accelerate the creation, validation, and optimization of FPGA and SoC reference designs.
  • Apply AI tools and techniques to improve engineering productivity throughout design and verification processes.
  • Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize open-source AI models for embedded, edge, and security-focused applications.
  • Implement and optimize AI inference solutions on FPGA SoCs, NPUs, and GPUs, balancing performance, latency, power consumption, and resource utilization.
  • Research and prototype innovative solutions for securing AI infrastructure deployments in enterprise environments.
  • Contribute to industry and open-source communities focused on AI, embedded computing, and security technologies.
  • Generate technical content, benchmarks, proof-of-concepts, and recommendations that support product strategy and long-term technology roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product management, field teams, and customers through technical presentations and knowledge-sharing initiatives.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in AI/ML engineering, applied research, software productivity initiatives, or related technical fields.
  • Hands-on experience with training, fine-tuning, quantization, and evaluation of open-source AI models.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals, neural networks, optimization techniques, probability, and statistics.
  • Proficiency in Python or C/C++, Linux development environments, and Git-based version control.
  • Familiarity with FPGA design methodologies, RTL development (Verilog/VHDL), High-Level Synthesis (HLS), or embedded systems development.
  • Exposure to edge AI deployment, AI model optimization, AI infrastructure security, or hardware-accelerated computing is a plus.
  • Interest in learning FPGA/SoC architectures, AI stack optimization, and hardware-level security technologies.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent

LOCATION:
  • San Jose, CA with a hybrid work environment.
  • Approximately 10% travel for industry conferences, customer engagements, and cross-functional collaboration activities.


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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