Senior Staff Software Development Engineer, Routing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 11, 2025.
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THE ROLE:
AMDis looking for aninfluential software engineer who ispassionate about improving the performance of keyapplications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talentedindustry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should bepassionate about software engineering and possess leadership skillstodrive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Innovate and develop novel Routing algorithms to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage)
- Be involved in the design, implementation, analysis, and test of FPGA physical implementation tools which include optimization, placement, timing, and routing.
- Perform research and development of novel algorithms and optimization of existing algorithms to improve quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory.
- Conduct research and development of novel placement/routing and optimization techniques for next-generation FPGAs.
- Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools.
- Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
- Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
- Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
- Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- In-depth knowledge of Data Structure, Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Solid Programming skills in C++
- Strong object-oriented programming background
- Knowledge of training and deploying ML models for EDA applications, Data analysis skills
- Ability to write high quality code with keen attention to detail
- Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
- Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
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.
THE ROLE:
AMDis looking for aninfluential software engineer who ispassionate about improving the performance of keyapplications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talentedindustry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should bepassionate about software engineering and possess leadership skillstodrive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Innovate and develop novel Routing algorithms to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage)
- Be involved in the design, implementation, analysis, and test of FPGA physical implementation tools which include optimization, placement, timing, and routing.
- Perform research and development of novel algorithms and optimization of existing algorithms to improve quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory.
- Conduct research and development of novel placement/routing and optimization techniques for next-generation FPGAs.
- Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools.
- Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
- Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
- Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
- Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- In-depth knowledge of Data Structure, Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Solid Programming skills in C++
- Strong object-oriented programming background
- Knowledge of training and deploying ML models for EDA applications, Data analysis skills
- Ability to write high quality code with keen attention to detail
- Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
- Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
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.