Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

MTS Software Development Eng.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $155K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Strong object-oriented programming background; C/C++/C# strongly preferred.
  • Excellent problem solving, debugging, and system level troubleshooting skills across Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Experience with concurrent programming, threading models, and synchronization primitives.
  • Proficiency with software development tools and processes, including debuggers, profilers, and Git based source control.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated benchmarking workflows using commercial ISV applications to evaluate performance.
  • Design and implement hardware-aware workloads and microbenchmarks to characterize system performance.
  • Ensure benchmark repeatability, result integrity, and controlled variance across platforms.
  • Build and maintain automation and orchestration frameworks for workload execution and analysis.
  • Improve reliability, observability, and scalability of automated performance runs.
  • Integrate application code and platform specific tooling into unified benchmarking pipelines.
  • Create and maintain cross-platform solutions supporting various operating systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements and time-off policies.
  • Employee discounts and benefits programs.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking a senior individual contributor software engineer with deep expertise in performance benchmarking and automation. You will join a core team of highly skilled specialists working with the latest AMD hardware and software platforms to evaluate, optimize, and characterize performance using real-world workloads and industry benchmarks.

This role involves technical leadership, cross team collaboration, and ownership of complex benchmarking infrastructure that spans operating systems, platforms, and hardware subsystems.

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about software engineering and performance analysis, thrive in complex system level environments, and can drive ambiguous technical problems to resolution. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively across software and hardware teams, and bring a strong sense of ownership and engineering rigor to your work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Benchmarking & Workloads:

  • Develop and maintain automated benchmarking workflows using commercial ISV applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, games) to evaluate CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and platform performance.


  • Design and implement hardware aware of workloads and microbenchmarks to characterize system and SoC performance.


  • Ensure benchmark repeatability, result in integrity, and controlled variance across platforms.


Automation & Infrastructure:

  • Build and maintain automation and orchestration frameworks for workload execution, result collection, and analysis.


  • Improve reliability, observability, and scalability of automated performance runs.


  • Integrate application code, scripts, and platform specific tooling into unified benchmarking pipelines.


  • Collaborate using Git and modern development workflows to deliver high quality, maintainable code.


Cross-platform Development:

  • Create and maintain cross-platform solutions supporting Windows, Windows on ARM, macOS, and Linux.


  • Develop cross-platform execution and control harnesses using technologies such as QT and/or .NET, including lightweight GUIs used to configure, run, and visualize benchmarking workflows.


Performance Analysis & Hardware Collaboration:

  • Debug complex performance issues in collaboration with hardware tracing, power, and performance optimization teams.


  • Provide platform instrumentation hooks and infrastructure support to enable low level data collection and analysis.


  • Translate raw performance data into actionable insights for internal stakeholders.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong object-oriented programming background; C/C++/C# strongly preferred.


  • Excellent problem solving, debugging, and system level troubleshooting skills across Windows, Linux, and macOS.


  • Experience with concurrent programming, threading models, and synchronization primitives.


  • Proficiency with software development tools and processes, including debuggers, profilers, and Git based source control.


  • Experience writing microbenchmarks to measure performance characteristics of CPUs, GPUs, or SoCs.


  • Experience automating real-world applications and/or games into scalable test suites.


  • Familiarity with QT or .NET application frameworks, including MVVM architecture, databinding, and custom renderers.


  • Exposure to OS level development on Windows, Linux, and/or Android is a plus.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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About Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Careers

Join the innovative forefront of technology with a career at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), a leader in semiconductor development. As part of our global team, you will contribute to an organization renowned for its dedication to innovation, leadership, and diversity in the tech industry.

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At AMD, we offer job opportunities that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our team is composed of professionals who lead the way in microprocessor and graphics technology, driving industry standards and innovation. With AMD, you will be part of a culture that values growth and professional development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to excel.

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Join a team of over 12,000 dedicated professionals at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. At AMD, you will work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of computing and graphics. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and the sharing of ideas across teams and disciplines.

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AMD is committed to the development of its employees. We offer robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure our team is equipped for both current challenges and future opportunities. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and their families.

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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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