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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.\nWhether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.\nTHE ROLE\nAMD is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to develop and optimize software for next-generation AI and GPU computing platforms. You will work across GPU kernel development, performance optimization, AI frameworks, runtime systems, and compiler technologies to deliver industry-leading performance for AI and high-performance computing workloads.\nTHE PERSON\nThe ideal candidate has strong experience in GPU programming, performance analysis, and systems software development. You understand how AI workloads execute on modern GPU hardware and can identify performance bottlenecks across kernels, runtime, libraries, and compiler-generated code. Experience with MLIR/LLVM-based compiler flows is valuable but not the primary focus of the role.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop and optimize GPU kernels for AI and compute workloads.\nAnalyze and improve GPU performance, including compute utilization, memory bandwidth, cache efficiency, and kernel execution.\nCollaborate with AI framework, runtime, library, and hardware teams to improve end-to-end workload performance.\nProfile, benchmark, and debug large-scale AI workloads on AMD GPU platforms.\nSupport compiler-driven optimizations and code generation using LLVM and MLIR-based technologies.\nImprove performance analysis, testing, benchmarking, and automation infrastructure.\nEnable and optimize new GPU hardware capabilities through software innovation.\nApply AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, debugging, and optimization workflows.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nStrong C/C++ development skills.\nExperience with HIP, CUDA, OpenCL, or other GPU programming models.\nStrong understanding of GPU architecture, parallel programming, memory hierarchy, synchronization, and performance optimization.\nHands-on experience profiling and optimizing AI, machine learning, HPC, or graphics workloads.\nExperience with performance analysis tools and benchmarking methodologies.\nKnowledge of LLVM, MLIR, compiler optimization, or code generation techniques.\nExperience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow, or similar ecosystems.\nStrong problem-solving and debugging skills across software and hardware stacks.\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor’sor Master’sdegree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nTHE ROLE\nAMD is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to develop and optimize software for next-generation AI and GPU computing platforms. You will work across GPU kernel development, performance optimization, AI frameworks, runtime systems, and compiler technologies to deliver industry-leading performance for AI and high-performance computing workloads.\nTHE PERSON\nThe ideal candidate has strong experience in GPU programming, performance analysis, and systems software development. You understand how AI workloads execute on modern GPU hardware and can identify performance bottlenecks across kernels, runtime, libraries, and compiler-generated code. Experience with MLIR/LLVM-based compiler flows is valuable but not the primary focus of the role.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop and optimize GPU kernels for AI and compute workloads.\nAnalyze and improve GPU performance, including compute utilization, memory bandwidth, cache efficiency, and kernel execution.\nCollaborate with AI framework, runtime, library, and hardware teams to improve end-to-end workload performance.\nProfile, benchmark, and debug large-scale AI workloads on AMD GPU platforms.\nSupport compiler-driven optimizations and code generation using LLVM and MLIR-based technologies.\nImprove performance analysis, testing, benchmarking, and automation infrastructure.\nEnable and optimize new GPU hardware capabilities through software innovation.\nApply AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, debugging, and optimization workflows.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nStrong C/C++ development skills.\nExperience with HIP, CUDA, OpenCL, or other GPU programming models.\nStrong understanding of GPU architecture, parallel programming, memory hierarchy, synchronization, and performance optimization.\nHands-on experience profiling and optimizing AI, machine learning, HPC, or graphics workloads.\nExperience with performance analysis tools and benchmarking methodologies.\nKnowledge of LLVM, MLIR, compiler optimization, or code generation techniques.\nExperience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow, or similar ecosystems.\nStrong problem-solving and debugging skills across software and hardware stacks.\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor’sor Master’sdegree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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