Software Engineer - Autonomous Platforms (Automotive and Robotics)

Advanced Micro Devices; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in the UK seeks a Software Engineer for Autonomous Platforms in Automotive and Robotics. The successful candidate will develop innovative software strategies, collaborate with community projects, and leverage AMD technology in cutting-edge applications. Strong programming skills in C/C++, experience with machine learning, and effective communication are essential for this role. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Passionate about software and systems engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams.
• Leadership skills to drive resolution of complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve products.
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners.
• Lead integration for assigned PoC creation.
• Enable deployment of AMD’s physical AI in Robotics/Automotive.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C/C++

Machine Learning Frameworks

Fluent Python

Concurrent programming

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

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.

Software Engineer - Autonomous Platforms (Automotive and Robotics)

THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking an experienced software engineer to join its automotive and robotics embedded solutions team. In this role, you’ll help shape software strategy and build platforms that showcase physical AI with emerging tools and workflows. You’ll directly leverage AMD technology to collaborate closely with the open‑source and developer communities to push boundaries and accelerate adoption. You’ll join a high‑performance team with a proven track record of delivering immersive technology demonstrators at events such as CES and Embedded World. If you thrive at the forefront of development and are driven to turn the impossible into reality, we’d love to hear from you.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software and systems engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. They must be able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
• Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
• Integration Lead for assigned PoC creation (Robotics and/or Automotive)
• Work closely with community on projects such as ROS2, Navigation, Motion
• Help deploy AMD’s physical AI across Robotics and/or Automotive

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong object‑oriented programming background, C/C++ preferred
• Machine Learning Frameworks and programming paradigms
• Fluent with Python

• Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
• Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
• Experience with Windows, Linux and/or Android operating system development
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills

• Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

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.