Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer (AI Frameworks Optimization)

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Software Engineer to develop and optimize AI software solutions for AMD's product families. The role requires strong skills in C/C++ and Python, along with problem-solving capabilities and leadership qualities. The ideal candidate will engage with cross-functional teams and contribute to innovative AI technologies. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in relevant fields is required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills in C/C++/Python AI development in Windows and Linux.
• Capable problem solver and technical leader to define goals.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm about AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative AI software solutions.
• Enable and optimize software stack for popular frameworks.
• Participate in end-to-end AI software development.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

AI development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

ONNX

PyTorch

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.

Together, we advance your career.

THE PERSON

You have strong technical and analytical skills in C/C++/Python AI development in Windows and Linux environment with some knowledge on GPU programming and compiler. You are a capable problem solver and also a technical leader to define goals and scope and drive development effort. You possess good communication skills and are enthusiastic about AI technologies and strongly motivated to enable our customers with the best feature-rich efficient solutions.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Software Engineer who will be part of the AMD GPU Technology and Engineering Software Team developing our latest AI software technologies. You will engage with cross-functional teams to optimize various parts of the AI software stack and deliver AI solutions across AMD Radeon and Ryzen product families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver innovative AI software solutions to AMD customers and users.
• Enable and optimize software stack for standard frameworks like ONNX and PyTorch, as well as new popular Open-Source AI software.
• Bring up new SOTA AI models, analyze and improve their performance.
• Participate and drive end-2-end AI software development from feature scoping, implementation, integration and verification, to customer enablement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong cross-platform software development experience and deep programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent problem-solving and effective communication skills.
• Development experience on CONV, GEMM, and/or non-linear operators; GPU acceleration experience with compiler and low-level GPU programming is a plus.
• Experience with common AI frameworks and inference stacks.
• Solid knowledge of AI and ML concepts and techniques; understanding the performance implications on AI acceleration of different compute, memory, and communication configurations.
• Open-source software development experience is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s, Master, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or relevant fields.

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.