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Senior Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2027


WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  




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.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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