Sr. Software Development Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. The role involves developing software for GPU-compute technologies, focusing on performance optimization and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have strong C/C++ skills and a relevant advanced degree, contributing to innovative projects that impact the industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent software skills in C/C++ and modern object-oriented development.
• Expert understanding of software performance and computer architecture.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop portable software in C++, and HIP for GPU operations.
• Design GPU computational software libraries for AI and HPC applications.
• Carry out performance optimizations for key use-cases.

Skills

C/C++

Object-oriented development

Software performance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

HIP

CUDA

OpenCL

Job description

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Base pay range

$119,120.00/yr - $178,680.00/yr

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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The Role

AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of our ROCm GPU-compute mathematical libraries team working on innovative hardware and software technologies. You will help deliver exceptional performance and related feature enhancements via maintainable code and testing development, optimizations/tuning, and collaboration.

The Person

The successful candidate would possess excellent software skills in C/C++, modern object-oriented development and has expert understanding of software performance and computer architecture. Must have strong desire to learn and ability to solve problems, and be able to plan, schedule, and work on tasks independently. Should be a great team player with excellent tactful communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop portable software in C++, and HIP to enable key mathematical operations on GPU
• Design GPU computational software libraries for AI, HPC applications
• Carry-out performance optimizations and projections for important use-cases to maximize hardware utilization
• Support development of programs to sustain seamless performance analysis, and performance/functional test coverage
• Identify and help resolve quality issues working closely with libraries development teams and other internal engineering teams
• Maintain code modules to support evolving compiler and hardware features
• Collaborate closely with multiple teams to deliver key planning solutions and the technology to support them
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated capacity to technically lead junior to mid-level developers
• Proficient in C/C++ and object-oriented programming employing best software design practices
• GPU software development or validation involving HIP, CUDA, or OpenCL
• Demonstrated familiarity with compilers and analysis of assembly code
• Experience with agile software development practices
• Experience in software performance estimations, optimizations and debugging
• Ability to closely interact with technical leads, program managers, and test teams to maintain and release production software
  
  
  

Academic Credentials

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
  

LOCATION: Austin, TX

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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