Engineering Manager, Software Performance & Optimization

Workplays; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Europe seeks a Software Development Manager to lead the Software Performance Engineering team focusing on CPU, GPU, and AI/ML workloads. You will oversee multiple projects, set scopes and timelines, and drive measurable performance improvements across real-world applications.

The role combines leadership, technical ownership, and hands-on oversight, with emphasis on data-driven results and collaboration with global engineering and partner teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on performance engineering or systems programming.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in C/C++ or systems-level programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–15 performance engineers across Europe.
• Own delivery of multiple concurrent development and optimization projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, and success criteria tied to benchmark and application performance improvements.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with architecture, silicon, and partner teams to translate insights into product impact.

Skills

C/C++

Performance profiling

System-level programming

Team leadership

Project management

Tools

Profilers

Benchmark frameworks

Job description

AMD in Europe seeks a Software Development Manager to lead the Software Performance Engineering team focusing on CPU, GPU, and AI/ML workloads. You will oversee multiple projects, set scopes and timelines, and drive measurable performance improvements across real-world applications.

The role combines leadership, technical ownership, and hands-on oversight, with emphasis on data-driven results and collaboration with global engineering and partner teams.