Senior GPU/ML Compiler Architect & Tech Lead

Advanced Micro Devices; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a strategic software engineering lead focused on improving performance of essential applications and benchmarks for AMD GPUs. You will join a core expert team, working with cutting-edge hardware and software to advance compiler technology.

The role stresses leadership, cross-team collaboration, and LLVM-based language implementation and optimization. Proficiency in C/C++, concurrency, and cross-platform development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.
• Experience contributing to open-source compiler projects, especially LLVM.
• Ability to lead, communicate, and collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AMD architecture teams to improve future GPU products.
• Apply a data-driven approach to optimize compiler performance and benchmarks.
• Design and develop new AMD compiler technologies within LLVM framework.
• Participate in ASIC/hardware bring ups and integration.
• Build strong technical relationships with peers and partners.

Skills

C/C++

OO programming

Concurrency

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GitHub

Debuggers

Profilers

LLVM

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a strategic software engineering lead focused on improving performance of essential applications and benchmarks for AMD GPUs. You will join a core expert team, working with cutting-edge hardware and software to advance compiler technology.

The role stresses leadership, cross-team collaboration, and LLVM-based language implementation and optimization. Proficiency in C/C++, concurrency, and cross-platform development is essential.