Senior Staff Software Development Engineer

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 RoleAMD is looking for a senior staff software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.  The PersonThe ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for Software engineering development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement compiler optimizations using LLVM and/or MLIR targeting GPU architecturesDevelop and optimize GPU kernels using CUDA, HIP, or similar parallel programming modelsAnalyze application performance, identify bottlenecks, and deliver end-to-end performance improvements across the stackCollaborate with architecture, runtime, and framework teams to enable new hardware features and improve efficiencyBuild tooling and methodologies for profiling, benchmarking, and performance analysis on GPU systemsContribute to compiler code generation, IR transformations, and kernel scheduling to maximize hardware utilizationPreferred QualificationsExperience with ML workloads, AI frameworks, or HPC systemsFamiliarity with GPU kernel generation, memory hierarchy optimization, and low-level performance tuningExperience working across hardware/software co-design and influencing architecture decisionsStrong understanding of GPU architecture and parallel computing conceptsProficiency in C/C++ with experience in CUDA, HIP, or equivalent GPU programming modelsHands-on experience with compiler technologies (LLVM, MLIR, or similar)Experience in performance analysis, profiling, and optimization of compute-intensive workloadsSolid understanding of compiler design, optimization techniques, and code generationAcademic CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline LOCATION:San Jose, CaliforniaThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.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.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.