Sr. Software System Designer

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Sr. Software System Designer to research, design, develop, and validate systems-level software for AI and enterprise workloads on GPU/CPU platforms.

You will optimize performance, debug complex software, and contribute to ROCm-based ecosystems, including container runtimes and orchestration with Kubernetes/OpenShift. You will work under supervision to apply engineering principles, analyze processor performance, and influence hardware choices while delivering scalable solutions

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with C, C++, Python and systems-level software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate systems-level software for high-performance AI and enterprise workloads on GPU and CPU platforms.
• Benchmark and optimize software workloads; contribute to ROCm-based platforms and orchestration frameworks.
• Analyze hardware compatibility and influence hardware design where appropriate.

Skills

C

C++

Python

CPU/GPU/SoC architecture

Code optimization

Open source software

Git

Machine learning concepts

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ROCm

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Container runtimes

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

AMD is hiring a Sr. Software System Designer to Research, design, develop, and validate systems-level software that enables high-performance AI and enterprise workloads on GPU and CPU platforms. Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug systems software and infrastructure components that support large-scale AI deployments. Develop software and frameworks that support AI infrastructure, inference platforms, and distributed computing environments, including integration with ROCm-based GPU platforms, container runtimes, and orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. Optimize and benchmark enterprise software workloads such as databases, big data analytics, and webservers to develop customer-facing solutions, tuning guides, and best practices for enterprise software. Conduct benchmarks and analyze processor performance to design new processor SKUs. 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 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 AMD systems and products.

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

N/A

Specific skills required

Position requires experience in the following:

• C, C++, or Python;
• CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture;
• Code optimization using the GPU or software performance analysis;
• Software debugging (macOS, Linux, or Unix);
• Open source software development;
• Machine learning and object oriented design; and
• Git.

Preferred Skills

N/A

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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.