GPU Performance Engineer – AI Kernels

AMD; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a GPU Performance Engineer focused on AI kernels to optimize key AI workloads on latest GPUs. You will work with a world-class team, shaping high-performance code and hardware-aware software for AI and HPC.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in GPU software with HIP/CUDA/OpenCL, C++17+, ML frameworks, and strong English communication. You’ll improve kernels, pipelines, and CI, collaborating across hardware and software groups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GPU software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of GPU architectures and performance optimization.
• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and MIOpen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Continuously optimize AI kernels for AMD GPUs.
• Keep up with GPU architecture and ML algorithm trends.
• Improve development workflows and CI infrastructure for faster deliveries.
• Design and develop GPU and ML technologies.
• Debug issues and implement efficient alternatives.
• Build strong technical relationships with teams and partners.

Skills

HIP/CUDA/OpenCL

C++17+

GPU architectures

PyTorch

MIOpen

Triton

CUTLASS

English communication

Hardware ISA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Profiling tools

Job description

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GPU PERFORMANCE ENGINEER - AI KERNELS

THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking a software engineer with expertise in performance optimization who is passionate about improving the performance of key AI workloads and benchmarks. You will be part of a highly skilled team working with the latest hardware and software technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions for AI and GPU computing.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering and brings the technical leadership skills needed to drive complex challenges to resolution. This person communicates effectively, collaborates successfully across diverse teams, and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continuously identify and implement improvements to machine learning kernels for AMD GPUs, with a focus on performance and power efficiency.
• Stay informed about software and hardware trends, particularly in GPU architecture and machine learning algorithms.
• Improve development workflows and CI infrastructure to enable faster and more reliable delivery.
• Design and develop innovative GPU and machine learning technologies.
• Debug and resolve existing issues, while researching and implementing more efficient alternatives.
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with internal teams and external partners.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding of modern GPU architectures.
• 3+ years of GPU software development experience using HIP, CUDA, or OpenCL.
• Experience working directly with hardware ISA is highly valued.
• 5+ years of system-level programming experience in C++ (C++17 or later preferred).
• Experience with GPU profiling, debugging, benchmarking, and performance analysis tools.
• Background in high-performance computing (HPC) or other performance-critical systems.
• Familiarity with modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and MIOpen.
• Experience with tile-based programming models and frameworks (e.g., Triton, CUTLASS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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