Senior Kernel & Driver Engineer — GPU/Power

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team in Ontario. You will drive and enhance AMD's software, delivering high-quality, industry-leading technologies to market.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in C/C++, kernel or embedded development, and strong OS fundamentals. You will collaborate across teams, help shape future architecture, and contribute to scalable, innovative systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of C and C++, OS concepts, and multithreaded programming.
• Experience with driver or embedded development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive execution of comprehensive, highly effective software for sophisticated new technology and new product introduction projects.
• Validate new software features before releasing them to customers.
• Collaborate closely with multiple teams to deliver key planning solutions and the technology to support them.
• Help contribute to the design and implementation of future architecture for a highly scalable, durable, and innovative system.

Skills

C

C++

Multithreaded programming

Operating Systems concepts

Analytical skills

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Copilot

Claude

Job description

AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team in Ontario. You will drive and enhance AMD's software, delivering high-quality, industry-leading technologies to market.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in C/C++, kernel or embedded development, and strong OS fundamentals. You will collaborate across teams, help shape future architecture, and contribute to scalable, innovative systems.