Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Senior Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software engineering experience with a focus on GPU technologies.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ alongside experience in CUDA or HIP.
  • Background in performance analysis and optimization for compute-intensive applications.
  • Understanding of GPU architecture and parallel computing fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with compiler technologies such as LLVM or MLIR.
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks or high-performance computing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement compiler optimizations targeting GPU architectures.
  • Develop and optimize GPU kernels using parallel programming models like CUDA.
  • Analyze performance issues to enhance application efficiency and throughput.
  • Collaborate with other teams to integrate new hardware features.
  • Create tooling for profiling and performance analysis on GPU systems.
  • Contribute to the improvement of compiler code generation and kernel scheduling.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings options with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and resources.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for Software engineering development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and implement compiler optimizations using LLVM and/or MLIR targeting GPU architectures
  • Develop and optimize GPU kernels using CUDA, HIP, or similar parallel programming models
  • Analyze application performance, identify bottlenecks, and deliver end-to-end performance improvements across the stack
  • Collaborate with architecture, runtime, and framework teams to enable new hardware features and improve efficiency
  • Build tooling and methodologies for profiling, benchmarking, and performance analysis on GPU systems
  • Contribute to compiler code generation, IR transformations, and kernel scheduling to maximize hardware utilization


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with ML workloads, AI frameworks, or HPC systems
  • Familiarity with GPU kernel generation, memory hierarchy optimization, and low-level performance tuning
  • Experience working across hardware/software co-design and influencing architecture decisions
  • Strong understanding of GPU architecture and parallel computing concepts
  • Proficiency in C/C++ with experience in CUDA, HIP, or equivalent GPU programming models
  • Hands-on experience with compiler technologies (LLVM, MLIR, or similar)
  • Experience in performance analysis, profiling, and optimization of compute-intensive workloads
  • Solid understanding of compiler design, optimization techniques, and code generation


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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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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