Principal Systems Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a Lead / Principal Systems Design Engineer in San Jose, California. In this high-visibility position, you will leverage your software systems engineering expertise to drive product development and root cause resolution. Responsibilities include designing compilers for NPU/GPU, debugging, optimizing performance, and collaborating with teams to validate features. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering is required, along with strong programming and analytical skills. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details.
• Must be a self-starter, able to independently drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compilers based on MLIR fused model for NPU/GPU.
• Debug issues found during integration for accurate results.
• Optimize performance with strategies like fusion and tiling.
• Work with teams to ensure timely validation of features.

Skills

C/C++

Perl

Ruby

Python

Debug techniques and methodologies

Analytical/problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering

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.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead / Principal Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON

As a Leader in Systems Design Engineering, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement compilers based on MLIR fused model to execute on NPU/GPU effectively
• Debugging issues found during the system integration to deliver accurate results
• Optimize the performance, such as fusion and tiling strategies
• Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python)
• Debug techniques and methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.