What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Performance and Optimization Engineer position at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc?
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THE ROLE:
AMD’s Server Software and Solutions Engineering Team is seeking a passionate New College Graduate (NCG) to join our team as a Junior Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the optimization of software and solutions on AMD EPYC processors, working closely with senior engineers to profile, debug, and enhance performance. You will gain hands-on experience in x86 architecture and contribute to projects involving competitive analysis and end-customer application tuning. Collaboration with product, marketing, and silicon development teams will be key to your growth as you help develop strategies for performance optimization. This position is based in Santa Clara, CA.
THE PERSON:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual eager to kickstart their career with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate who thrives on innovation and teamwork, ready to learn and contribute to showcasing the full capabilities of AMD products through software and solutions. You’ll be mentored to grow into a role that influences the next generation of product development while aligning with AMD’s values of excellence and partnership.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Proficient understanding of x86 computing architecture; familiarity with software-level code optimization; exposure to database internals, analytics, or operating systems through coursework or projects. Experience working in a team setting, either through academic projects or extracurricular activities, with a focus on communication and problem-solving.
ACADEMICAL CREDENTIALS:
BS or Masters in Computer Science
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