Software Engineer - ML Compilation

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking an AI/ML compiler engineer to join the software group. You will contribute to the next generation of compiler tools for Vitis-AI and Ryzen-AI platforms, targeting AMD embedded and client accelerators.

The role focuses on building a scalable compiler stack, collaborating with senior developers, and tightening integration across AI workloads and hardware accelerators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong demonstrated experience in C++ development for AI/ML tooling is required.
• Experience with compiler toolchains and hardware accelerators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a new compiler for AI/ML workloads in AMD's AI software platforms.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams across geographies to deliver compiler capabilities.
• Analyze, debug, and optimize compiler performance for AMD accelerator devices.
• Contribute to design changes and architectural improvements in the compiler stack.

Skills

C++

Compiler stack

MLIR

GitHub

ML model structures

AI agents

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GitHub

MLIR dialects

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.

THE ROLE:

AMD has a broad portfolio of several ML accelerator devices with NPUs (neural processing units) that are integrated in its Client and Embedded product portfolio. The Vitis unified platform (Vitis Unified Software Platform) targets several AMD Embedded accelerator cards. The Ryzen AI software platform (Ryzen AI Software) targets several client CPU devices. Both these devices have NPUs that are based of AMD's proprietary AI-engine architecture.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI/ML engineering and possess a drive to solve sophisticated issues in a complex compiler tool stack. This role will be in software development, in the AI group in AMD. It will involve working on the next generation compiler tools to enhance the capabilities in Vitis-AI and Ryzen-AI software platforms, to compile Machine Learning networks in a broad scope, and cater to the cutting‑edge AMD devices with AI‑engines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the candidate will work on a new compiler along with other senior developers and domain experts. It will involve working in a dynamic and fast paced development environment, and require collaboration with multiple engineering teams that are geographically spread. This is an exciting opportunity involved in a roadmap to build the next generation compiler from the bottom-up. Some general expectation on the role are:

• Apply a data-driven and structured approach for analysis and optimization efforts


• Contribute to AMD's innovation, algorithms, and architectural design changes


• Develop relationships with technical leads and peers


• Debug, analyze, resolve existing issues, and explore more efficient alternatives

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong programming skills in C++


• Experience with compilation stack to any custom hardware accelerator


• Knowledge of MLIR and dialects is an added plus


• Prior work using Modern source control system such as GitHub


• Knowledge of machine learning model structures


• Experience with AI agents for development or qualification tasks

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.