Manager, Compiler Development

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading semiconductor company in Germany is seeking a Compiler Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on optimizing AMD's GPU compiler technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development and extensive knowledge in managing software engineering teams. Responsibilities include mentoring, enhancing compiler performance, and ensuring effective technical communication across teams. The position offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing innovation and collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years' experience as a software developer.
• Experience managing teams in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices in compilers.

Aufgaben

• Manage an engineering team, mentoring and conducting performance reviews.
• Develop enhancements to the compiler software performance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Present technical status updates to upper management.

Kenntnisse

Compiler technologies

Software engineering

Project delivery

Open-source development

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline

MS or PhD

Jobbeschreibung

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 that 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

We are building first‑class technologies for C++, HIP, Fortran, OpenMP, and OpenCL executing on AMD GPU. The successful candidate will manage a team of highly‑motivated engineers working to improve compiler technologies. The team is part of a larger compiler organization whose overall focus is the generation of optimal code for compute workloads—e.g., AI/ML as well as HPC—for AMD GPUs.

THE PERSON

You will lead a team developing and optimizing AMD’s GPU compiler across multiple architectures. The role requires proven experience managing software engineering teams in fast‑paced environments, strong expertise in compiler technologies—preferably LLVM—and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates are passionate about software engineering and skilled at resolving complex technical challenges while driving team success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage an engineering team, including mentoring, goal setting, and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Work closely with your team to develop enhancements to the compiler software performance, track and fix bugs, and test drivers to align with key deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Understand and present technical status updates to upper managers, peers, and engineering teams.
• Use technical insight to guide priorities and translate requests into the right actions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years’ experience as a software developer, including experience as a manager in compilers or CPU/GPU development.
• Experience with open‑source development (e.g., LLVM).
• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline and ideally MS or PhD.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record of project delivery in a large cross‑functional organization.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices in the area of compilers for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

BENEFITS

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.