SMTS Software Development Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD, via its Xilinx subsidiary, seeks a senior SMTS Software Development Engineer to architect and develop complex OS-level software, compiler toolchains, and enterprise CI/CD/build platforms supporting thousands of engineers globally. You will shape end-to-end release ecosystems and drive automation across silicon design environments.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in CS/CE/EE and have 4+ years in related roles, with strong Java/C#/Python skills, and experience with Perforce, Git, Jenkins,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Four years of related engineering experience with software build systems.
• Experience architecting large-scale CI/CD pipelines and release engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop complex OS-level software and toolchains.
• Lead end-to-end build and release ecosystems across distributed teams.
• Develop scalable automation to optimize deployment, testing, and tape-out workflows.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Distributed systems

Team leadership

Automation pipelines

CI/CD

Debugging tools

Performance optimization

OS fundamentals

Education

Master’s degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Perforce

Git

Jenkins

Buildkite

GitHub

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

Job Role and Responsibility:

Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS Software Development Engineer to serve as a senior technical expert responsible for architecting, designing, and developing highly complex operating systems–level software, compiler toolchains, distributed build systems, and enterprise-scale CI/CD and release engineering platforms that support advanced semiconductor design and manufacturing operations. Utilize knowledge of computer science theory, systems architecture, distributed computing, compiler construction, networking, and large-scale infrastructure engineering to solve novel, mission-critical technical challenges affecting AMD’s global engineering productivity and silicon development lifecycle. The role includes defining and owning the end-to-end architecture of enterprise-grade build and release ecosystems supporting thousands of engineers across globally distributed ASIC and layout design environments; designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and performance-optimized CI/CD frameworks integrating operating systems internals, compiler infrastructure, distributed compute clusters, artifact management systems, and secure software supply chain controls; leading development of sophisticated automation frameworks that orchestrate complex dependency graphs, parallelized execution, dynamic resource allocation, and resilient recovery mechanisms; establishing architectural standards and engineering best practices adopted across multiple departments; conducting in-depth analysis of system bottlenecks and reliability risks and implementing innovative optimization solutions; resolving unprecedented technical issues impacting product quality, tape-out schedules, and time-to-market; collaborating cross-functionally with ASIC, verification, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to align software architecture with silicon roadmaps; exercising broad discretion and independent judgment in defining technical objectives and long-range strategies; and providing high-level technical guidance across organizational boundaries.

Travel required: NO

Qualifications: Degree required

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

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required:

Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or 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, Electronic Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or closely related engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

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

• Software build automation pipelines and release engineering for designing and building robust software build systems;
• Architecting large-scale software build environments;
• Programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python;
• Leading or mentoring a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements;
• Developing scalable, well-designed software delivery tooling to improve developer productivity;
• Version controlling systems, including Perforce and GIT;
• Test automation and frameworks;
• Continuous Integration platforms: Jenkins and Buildkite;
• Windows, Linux, or Android operating system development; and
• Software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems, GitHub, or profilers.

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.