SMTS Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking an SMTS Software Development Engineer in Austin, TX.

The role focuses on architecture-aware software for GPUs, graphics pipelines, and compute workloads, collaborating with architects to push AI and graphics capabilities forward. You will design, develop, and test software across OS, drivers, and runtime layers, applying rigorous engineering principles and data-driven optimization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Four (4) years experience in the job offered or closely related role, with progressive responsibilities.
• Alternate combination: Bachelor’s degree and six years progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize software and tools for AMD GPUs and ASICs.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to improve future products.
• Design, debug, and verify system-level software and drivers.
• Research new techniques in graphics, shading, and compute pipelines.

Skills

C, C++, Python programming

Graphics pipelines

GPU architecture knowledge

Memory and power management

Ray Tracing / ML pipelines on GPUs

D3D / Vulkan / Metal APIs

Performance optimization

Education

Master’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years experience (alt combo)

Tools

OpenCL

OpenGL

CUDA

DX / OGL / OCL graphics standards

D3D, Vulkan, Metal APIs

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.

Job Role and Responsibility: AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS Software Development Engineer to Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products. Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts. Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture. Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies. Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring ups. Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work. Develop technical relationships with peers and partners. Research, design, develop, and/or test operating systems-level software, compilers, and/or network distribution software for semiconductor operations, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for enhancements and new products. Understand and define software requirements and architectures. Develop software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet related tools. Define proprietary platform(s), including hardware and software components. Drive software and systems solutions including development and product definitions. Work with cross-functional teams including engineers to develop systems-level software, working on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results with little to no supervision. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including computer hardware and software, applications, and programming, as well as knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD systems and products.

Travel required: NO

Qualifications: Degree required

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: Four (4) years experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.

Alternate combination of education and experience: Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.and six (6) years of progressive post baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:

• C, C++, or Python programming;
• Graphics standards (DX, OGL, and OCL) and 2D and 3D graphics;
• OpenCL, OpenGL, or CUDA;
• GPU architecture, memory management, and power management;
• 3D, Compute, Ray Tracing, and Machine Learning pipelines on GPUs;
• Developing and optimizing Ray Tracing, Machine Learning, games/creative apps on GPUs using D3D, Vulkan, or Metal APIs; and
• Code optimization using the GPU or software performance analysis.

Preferred Skills: N/A

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.

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.