Software Development Engineer in Test - AI Platform

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Santa Clara seeks a specialized software engineer to improve performance of key applications and benchmarks.

You will be a member of a core team working with the very latest hardware and software technology. The ideal candidate will write high‑quality code, collaborate across AMD's teams, and drive sophisticated issues to resolution on AI, GPU accelerators, and scalable automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong coding skills with Python preferred.
• Experience with building scalable automation and validation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 AMD technologies.
• Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring up s.

Skills

Python

High‑quality code

Parallel data collection

AI/GPUs/accelerators

Communication

Windows

Linux

Testing tools

Debuggers

Profilers

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GitHub

Debuggers

Profilers

Test automation frameworks

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a specialized software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 up s
• Debugging/ fix existing issues and r esearch alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong programming skills, Python preferred
• Ability to write high-quality code with keen attention to detail
• Experience with building scalable automation, parallel data collection, and validation
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with testing tools, test automation frameworks, and validation methodologies
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source control systems (GitHub), and profilers is a plus
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• AI, GPU, Accelerators, CCL, Scale Out Networking highly desired

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.