Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

AI Systems Architect - GPU Software/Hardware Co-Design

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $180K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software and hardware co-design, with a focus on AI compute solutions.
  • End-to-end development experience in startup or GPU AI hardware.
  • Expertise in GPU microarchitectures and programming models.
  • Hands-on experience with open-source AI frameworks like SGLang and vLLM.
  • Strong skills in kernel optimization using DSLs and HIP (or CUDA).
  • Demonstrated contributions to the open-source community on GitHub.
  • A degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with architecture engineers on GPU design decisions.
  • Co-optimize AI workloads for current and future GPUs.
  • Drive features and adoption in client projects and open-source AI frameworks.
  • Design new technologies for future compute platforms.
  • Engage in hardware bring-up and validation processes.
  • Cultivate technical relationships with peers and partners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work model.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for an influential engineer working on software and hardware co-design. You will be a founding member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will define the future of hardware and software AI compute solutions.

THE PERSON:

Ideal candidates should possess a "Just-Do-It" mindset and strong motivation. They must be driven to understand the status quo and explore better solutions using first principles of thinking. Experience is highly preferred in end-to-end development of startup/GPU AI hardware, including programming models, GPU microarchitectures, tapeout, and bring-up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with AMD architecture engineers on GPU software and hardware design decisions.
  • Co-optimize AI workloads on current and next generation GPUs.
  • Contribute to client projects and open-source AI frameworks, driving features and adoption.
  • Design and develop new technologies for future compute platforms.
  • Participate in new hardware bring-up and validation.
  • Build strong technical relationships with peers and partners.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Deep AI infrastructure experience with open-source frameworks (e.g., SGLang, vLLM).
  • Strong kernel optimization skills using DSLs and HIP (or CUDA), plus PTX/SASS equivalents.
  • Hands-on knowledge of modern GPU architecture.
  • Demonstrated open-source contributions on GitHub.
  • Motivational leadership and excellent interpersonal skills.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.


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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
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