Senior Software Development Engineer - Profiling Tools

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AMD in Markham, Canada, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Developer Tools team. The role focuses on developing and optimizing GPU profiling tools for HPC and AI workloads, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to ROCprofiler-SDK and related ROCm ecosystem.

Strong C++ skills and GPU architecture knowledge are essential. The ideal candidate will drive complex technical challenges, participate in ASIC/hardware bring-ups, and contribute to documentation and developer

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented design.
• Experience with GPU architecture and system-level performance concepts.
• Ability to work across teams to solve complex profiling challenges.
• Bachelor’s or master’s in CS/Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next-generation AMD GPUs.
• Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler-SDK components for GPU performance profiling.
• Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling for AI and HPC workloads.
• Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and low overhead.
• Debug profiling workflows and improve tool reliability.
• Stay current with GPU architecture advances and integrate them into ROCprofiler-SDK.

Skills

C++

Multithreading

GPU architecture

Linux development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

ROCprofiler-SDK

ROCm ecosystem

HIP/OpenCL/CUDA

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 ROLE:

AMD is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for the Developer Tools team, where you will contribute to the development and optimization of GPU profiling tools for HPC and AI workloads. You will work alongside a team of skilled engineers, collaborating to enhance the profiling tools' capabilities and support broader strategic projects, including participating in new ASIC and hardware bring-ups.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Should understand GPU and computer system architecture, along with strong proficiency in C++. Should be detail-oriented, proactive in solving complex technical challenges, and able to communicate effectively across teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next-generation AMD GPUs involved in Pre Silicon and Post Silicon activities
• Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler-SDK components for GPU performance profiling
• Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling capabilities for AI and HPC workloads
• Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and minimal overhead
• Debug and resolve issues in profiling workflows and improve tool reliability
• Stay current with GPU architecture advancements and integrate them into ROCprofiler-SDK
• Contribute to documentation and developer resources for ROCprofiler-SDK

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Experience with performance analysis tools or profiling frameworks
• Understanding of GPU architecture and system-level performance concepts
• Experience with multithreading and concurrency in modern C++
• Familiarity with ROCm ecosystem and tools is highly desirable
• Experience with AI-powered developer tools and ability to effectively leverage them in day-to-day development workflows, including code generation, debugging, performance optimization, and productivity improvements
• Experience with Git-based workflows and debugging tools
• Familiarity with GPU programming models (HIP, OpenCL, or CUDA) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of Linux development environments; Windows experience is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

LOCATION : Markham, Canada (Hybrid)

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.