Principal Software Development Eng, GPU Primitives Libraries

Advanced Micro Devices; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Calgary is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to enhance key applications and benchmarks. This role involves collaboration with architecture specialists and the development of new technologies involving GPU acceleration. Candidates should possess a strong background in software engineering, especially in C/C++, and exhibit leadership skills. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field is required. Join us to drive innovation at the forefront of computing technology.

Qualifications

• Strong programming background in object-oriented languages, preferably C/C++.
• Experience with GPU software development environments like HIP, CUDA, or OpenCL.
• Familiarity with CPU/GPU architectures and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AMD architecture specialists for future product improvements.
• Design and develop new AMD technologies.
• Implement and optimize GPU-accelerated algorithms.

Skills

Object-oriented programming (C/C++)

GPU software development (HIP, CUDA, OpenCL)

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Job description

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.

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a strategic software engineering lead who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology. The software engineer will support our open‑source, GPU accelerated libraries of algorithms and collectives, rocPRIM, hipCUB, rocThrust, rocRAND, and hipRAND, part of the AMD ROCm Software.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD. You are accustomed to working in a dynamic, geographically distributed agile team, where partnership and collaboration are paramount.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
• Apply a data‑minded approach to target optimization efforts
• Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
• Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
• Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring up sessions
• Implement, optimize and support GPU‑accelerated collectives and algorithms

• Debugging / fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
• Work with key technical experts across AMD and with our partners and customers to improve ROCm applications, libraries, and tools

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong object‑oriented programming background, C/C++ preferred
• Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
• Experience with GPU software development using HIP, CUDA, or OpenCL
• Understanding of CPU and GPU architectures and low‑level optimization techniques including assembly programming and/or vectorization
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating system development
• In‑depth knowledge of best‑practices in software development, including testing, profiling, debugging, documentation, version control, issue tracking, and planning
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills
• Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or equivalent
• Advanced degrees, such as M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D. are preferred

LOCATION:

• Calgary, Alberta, Canada