Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) invites applications for a Software Development Engineer with focus on operating systems, compilers, and network distribution software for semiconductor operations.

You will design, develop, and test software, determine hardware compatibility, and contribute to design infrastructure across platforms. The role requires a Master’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field, and strong skills in Python/Java, OS kernel development, and memory management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in software/hardware verification and system-level software development.
• Proficiency in Python or Java and strong understanding of OS internals (Linux/Windows).

Skills

Software verification

Hardware verification

Python/Java

CPU/GPU/SoC

OS kernel dev

Memory mgmt

Multithreading

Linux/Windows internals

Debug macOS/Linux/Unix

Education

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in CS/CE/EE or related field

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 Software Development Engineer to 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. 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. Determine hardware compatibility and/or influence hardware design. Work in an area of specialization to develop systems-level software, working on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under limited supervision, exercise judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 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 company 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:

N/A

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

• Performing software and hardware verification;
• Programming in Python or Java;
• CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture;
• OS kernel & systems development;
• Memory management, data structures, and multi-threading;
• Linux or Windows internals; and
• Software debugging in macOS, Linux, or Unix.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, assistantship, or internship experience.

Preferred Skills: N/A

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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.