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Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuityand a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’lldiscover 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.\nTHE ROLE:\nWe are looking for adynamic, energetic Researcher to join our growing team. Our research team focuses particularly on places where we can have an outsized impact with relatively small teams, while staying abreast of new technologies, working closely with startup companies, academia, and product teams to ensure that AMD remains agile in a world of constant innovation. We touch a variety of technology across the boundary between hardware and software.\nTHE PERSON:\nAs a Research Engineer, you will help to design and develop disruptive technology which will impact Current and Future AMD technology.The position requires both excellent technical and communication skills and the ability to make progress in a relatively unstructured environment.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDriving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across validation\nDeveloping prototype technology and communicating value inside and outside of the company\nActive collaboration with teams inside and outsideof the company\nLeading collaborative approach with multiple teams\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nWell-developed programming skills in a variety of languages (e.g. C++, HIP/CUDA, Rust, Python, Triton, Verilog, etc.)\nDeep understanding of hardware design and computer architecture concepts\nDeep understanding of concurrency at different levels, from low-level vector code and RTL design to distributed systems.\nStrong analytical/problem-solving skills and the ability to both 'go deep' while understanding the broader context\nDemonstrable record of impactful research, demonstrated by publications and code releases\nMust be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nAdvanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering\nLOCATION: San Jose, Ca\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:\nWe are looking for adynamic, energetic Researcher to join our growing team. Our research team focuses particularly on places where we can have an outsized impact with relatively small teams, while staying abreast of new technologies, working closely with startup companies, academia, and product teams to ensure that AMD remains agile in a world of constant innovation. We touch a variety of technology across the boundary between hardware and software.\nTHE PERSON:\nAs a Research Engineer, you will help to design and develop disruptive technology which will impact Current and Future AMD technology.The position requires both excellent technical and communication skills and the ability to make progress in a relatively unstructured environment.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDriving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across validation\nDeveloping prototype technology and communicating value inside and outside of the company\nActive collaboration with teams inside and outsideof the company\nLeading collaborative approach with multiple teams\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nWell-developed programming skills in a variety of languages (e.g. C++, HIP/CUDA, Rust, Python, Triton, Verilog, etc.)\nDeep understanding of hardware design and computer architecture concepts\nDeep understanding of concurrency at different levels, from low-level vector code and RTL design to distributed systems.\nStrong analytical/problem-solving skills and the ability to both 'go deep' while understanding the broader context\nDemonstrable record of impactful research, demonstrated by publications and code releases\nMust be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nAdvanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering\nLOCATION: San Jose, Ca\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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