{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"53c75bde084cf0b25a81b62e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/53c75bde084cf0b25a81b62e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/53c75bde084cf0b25a81b62e","title":"Lead Software Development Engineer","description":"WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING\r\nAt 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 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.\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nOur growing team plays a major role in architecting and shaping data center GPUs offered by AMD. As part of the Exerciser team, you will architect and develop low-level GPU exercisers to expose silicon and software bugs. This will require strong collaboration with stakeholders from design, emulation, driver, firmware, and debug teams.\r\nCandidates with a background or strong skills in both GPU and systems programming (Linux kernel and userspace) will excel in this role. Out-of-the-box thinking and leveraging of novel approaches to address tough technical challenges is encouraged. Join our growing team to accelerate the introduction of cutting-edge compute products into the datacenter market.\r\nTHE PERSON\r\nWe are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with proven problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, specifically in GPU programming and Linux systems programming. You should be comfortable working both collaboratively as part of a team and independently, demonstrating the ability to manage your workload efficiently with minimal supervision.\r\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\nDevelop new applications utilizing knowledge of the underlying microarchitecture to discover issues in hardware and software\r\nParticipate in debugging to root cause critical issues\r\nContribute to in-house stress application frameworks\r\n\r\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE\r\n\r\nThe preferred candidate has worked on at least two projects utilizing many of the skills below:\r\nGPU programming (CUDA / HIP / OpenCL / SP3 assembly)\r\nModern C++ programming\r\nGPU architecture expertise\r\nMicroprocessor validation\r\nExperience with parallel programming, concurrency, and memory consistency models\r\nLow-level/firmware programming\r\nLinux device drivers and/or kernel development\r\nLinux userspace systems programming\r\n\r\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS\r\n\r\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent\r\n\r\nLOCATION\r\nAustin, TX\r\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\r\nLI-SL2\r\nLI-HYBRID\r\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\r\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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