Staff Software Development Engineer - AI Profiler Tools

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking an influential software engineer to improve the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will join a core team working with the very latest hardware and software technology to push profiling capabilities for GPUs.

The role requires strong C++ skills and experience with profiling tools; you will collaborate across architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next‑generation AMD GPUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required for candidacy.
• Strong foundation in software engineering and systems programming.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next‑gen AMD GPUs.
• Create test tools, test plans, and automated scripts with AI assistance to validate new silicon features.
• Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler‑SDK components for GPU profiling.
• Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling for AI and HPC workloads.
• Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and low overhead.
• Debug and resolve issues in profiling workflows and improve tool reliability.
• Participate in hardware bring‑up and ensure profiling support for new ASICs.
• Stay current with GPU architecture advancements and integrate into ROCm tools.

Skills

C++

Performance analysis

GPU programming models

Linux development

ROCm ecosystem

Concurrency

Debugging tools

GitHub

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

ROCprofiler‑SDK

GitHub

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover that the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE

AMD is looking for an influential 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

• Collaborate with architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next‑generation AMD GPUs involved in Pre Silicon and Post Silicon activities.
• Create test tools, test plans, and write automated scripts with the help of AI tools to validate new silicon features.
• Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler‑SDK components for GPU performance profiling.
• Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling capabilities for AI and HPC workloads.
• Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and minimal overhead.
• Debug and resolve issues in profiling workflows and improve tool reliability.
• Participate in hardware bring‑up and ensure profiling support for new ASICs.
• Stay current with GPU architecture advancements and integrate them into ROCm profiling tools.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong proficiency in C++ and object‑oriented programming.
• Experience with performance analysis tools or profiling frameworks.
• Familiarity with GPU programming models (HIP, OpenCL, or CUDA).
• Understanding of GPU architecture and system‑level performance concepts.
• Knowledge of Linux development environments; Windows experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ROCm ecosystem and tools is highly desirable.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs.
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is needed.
• Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills.

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.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.