Senior Software Engineer, Design Infrastructure

Advanced Micro Devices; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking an engineer to build and evolve the methodology infrastructure that powers AMD's design and verification environment. You will develop automation, improve platforms, and drive AI-enabled workflows across a global team.

The role requires strong UNIX/Linux skills, experience with Python/Perl/TCL, and a track record in automation, databases, and version control. A hybrid work model is offered with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong UNIX/Linux development and scripting skills.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, TCL, or similar languages.
• Experience with software automation, workflow development, and build systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining database solutions.
• Experience with Git or Perforce version control.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with EDA tool ecosystems (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and distributed computing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain best practices, tooling, and automation for AI-powered developer workflows and CLI harnesses.
• Enhance and evolve the methodology flow platform used across AMD's design and verification teams.
• Improve infrastructure performance, scalability, and usability for efficient engineering execution.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including cloud-based solutions and AI-enabled workflows.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and methodology teams to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

UNIX/Linux development

Python

Perl

TCL

Software automation

Workflow development

Build systems

Database design

Git or Perforce

AI-assisted tools

EDA knowledge

Cloud infrastructure

Education

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

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to help build and evolve the infrastructure that powers AMD's world-class semiconductor design and verification environment. The Methodology Infrastructure team develops the platforms, automation, and workflows that enable engineers across the company to design next-generation EPYC™ CPUs, Instinct™ GPUs, and other industry-leading products at scale. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, EDA methodology, AI-driven development, and cloud technologies, helping deliver innovative solutions that improve productivity, performance, and usability across AMD's global design organization.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and curious engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges through automation and innovation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace continuous learning, and take ownership of delivering high-quality solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with engineering teams across multiple disciplines to define, implement, and support critical infrastructure capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain best practices, tooling, and automation for AI-powered developer workflows and CLI harnesses, including technologies such as Claude Code, Codex, and related platforms.
• Enhance, support, and evolve the methodology flow platform used across AMD's design and verification teams.
• Improve infrastructure performance, scalability, reporting, and usability to enable efficient engineering execution.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including cloud-based solutions and AI-enabled engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and methodology teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong UNIX/Linux development and scripting skills.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, TCL, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with software automation, workflow development, and build systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining database solutions.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Perforce.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital design methodologies and EDA tool ecosystems, including Synopsys, Cadence, or Siemens EDA, is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure technologies and distributed computing environments is desirable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.