Principal Forward Deployed Software Engineer

AMD

Austin, TX

Full Time

Senior

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with strategic customers to understand their requirements challenges and identify opportunities for AMD hardware and software to provide value.
Close gaps in the AMD software stack needed to support customer solutions.
Work hands-on as a technical expert and creative problem-solver, developing side-by-side with customers to drive projects from proof of concept to production.
Act as the voice of the customer, translating their needs and your on-the-ground insights into actionable feedback that shapes the future of AMD's AI roadmap.
Thrive in unfamiliar territory with a high degree of autonomy, finding novel ways to apply AMD technology to real-world problems.

Requirements

Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with GPU kernel programming using CUDA, HIP or OpenCL.
A track record of direct Client Engagement with experience working with customers to solve ambiguous technical problems.
Strong performance analysis and optimization skills for both CPU and GPU.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Singularity, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.
Expertise with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
Experience with distributed training and inference frameworks.
Experience with open-source software development including collaboration with community maintainers and submitting contributions.
Experience with software engineering methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
BS with 5+ years of related experience or MS/PhD with 3+ years of related experience in Computer Science or related equivalent.

Nice to Have

Experience in compiler, ISA.
Experience shipping software in an end-customer production environment.
Experience in implementing and optimizing communication primitives on GPU accelerators (NCCL/RCCL, OpenMP, MPI).
Experience in all phases of software development, from requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing to final release.
Experience providing clear and timely communication related to status and other key aspects of the project to the executive leadership team.

Qualifications

BS with 5+ years of related experience or MS/PhD with 3+ years of related experience in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Working at AMD

AMD emphasizes innovation, collaboration, humility, inclusivity, and execution excellence. The company values diverse perspectives and strives to solve important global challenges through technology.

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