Sr. Software Engineer – Kernel & Device Drivers (Temp 1 Year Contract)

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

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for Software engineering development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and drive execution of comprehensive, highly effective software for sophisticated new technology and new product introduction projects
• Validate new SW features before releasing them to customers
• Contribute to a high-functioning feature team
• 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
• Work very closely with dev teams and Project Managers to drive results

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Programming Languages: Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C, C++
• Driver or Embedded Development: Solid experience with either kernel driver development or embedded development
• Software Engineering Fundamentals: Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, Operating Systems concepts, and multithreaded programming
• Development Tools & AI: Excellent design and code development skillsusing modern software tools and techniques for development and debugging — including commercial AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) to boost development productivity and the ability to develop AI agents to automate development workflows
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• GPU & Power Management: Experience with graphics, display or power management driver, preferably on a Windows based system

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.