Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Lead Software Systems Engineer - AI & Automation

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$130K — $155K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Strong Python development skills, including OOP, testing, and performance optimization.
  • Experience building APIs and automation frameworks.
  • Proficient in modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing).
  • Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Azure.
  • Proven experience in leading technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Drive development of Python applications and automation frameworks.
  • Lead software development efforts across multiple teams.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI for engineering productivity.
  • Lead AI and emerging technology proof-of-concept initiatives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and promote software development best practices.
  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve team efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead Software Systems Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD's product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

As a Leader in Systems Design Engineering, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Drive development of Python applications, automation frameworks, and engineering tools.
  • Lead software development efforts and technical initiatives across multiple teams.

    Identify and champion opportunities to leverage AI to improve engineering productivity and business outcomes.
  • Lead AI and emerging technology proof-of-concept (POC) efforts from evaluation through deployment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize work, and deliver high-quality solutions.

    Mentor engineers and promote software development best practices.
  • Develop APIs, data pipelines, and workflow automation solutions.
  • Debug and resolve complex software and system integration issues.
  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve team efficiency and innovation.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong Python development skills, including object-oriented programming, testing, and performance optimization.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience building APIs, automation frameworks, and scalable software applications.
  • Proficiency with modern software development practices including Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
  • Experience developing and integrating AI/ML solutions, including LLM-based applications and agent frameworks.
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects, POCs, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience with databases, data engineering, and API-driven solutions.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to independently drive tasks and initiatives to completion.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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