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Software Development Engineer - GPU Kernel Development

AMD

Austin, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
10 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

  • Optimize Deep Learning Frameworks: Enhance and optimize frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch for AMD GPUs in open-source repositories.
  • Develop GPU Kernels: Create and optimize GPU kernels to maximize performance for specific AI operations.
  • Develop & Optimize Models: Design and optimize deep learning models specifically for AMD GPU performance.
  • Collaborate with GPU Library Teams: Work closely with internal teams to analyze and improve training and inference performance on AMD GPUs.
  • Collaborate with Open-Source Maintainers: Engage with framework maintainers to ensure code changes are aligned with requirements and integrated upstream.
  • Work in Distributed Computing Environments: Optimize deep learning performance on both scale-up (multi-GPU) and scale-out (multi-node) systems.
  • Utilize Cutting-Edge Compiler Tech: Leverage advanced compiler technologies to improve deep learning performance.
  • Optimize Deep Learning Pipeline: Enhance the full pipeline, including integrating graph compilers.
  • Software Engineering Best Practices: Apply sound engineering principles to ensure robust, maintainable solutions.

Requirements

  • Skilled engineer with strong technical and analytical expertise in C++ development within Linux environments.
  • Experience in designing and optimizing GPU kernels for deep learning on AMD GPUs using HIP, CUDA, and assembly (ASM).
  • Knowledge of AMD architectures (GCN, RDNA) and low-level programming to maximize performance for AI operations.
  • Experience with tools like Compute Kernel (CK), CUTLASS, and Triton for multi-GPU and multi-platform performance.
  • Experience in integrating optimized GPU performance into machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience in debugging, performance tuning, and test design.
  • Solid experience in running large-scale workloads on heterogeneous compute clusters, optimizing for efficiency and scalability.
  • Foundational understanding of compiler theory and tools like LLVM and ROCm.
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in integrating GPU performance optimizations into machine learning frameworks to accelerate training and inference.
  • Deep understanding of AMD architectures (GCN, RDNA) and low-level programming for performance maximization.
  • Experience with performance tuning and debugging complex software solutions.
  • Knowledge of compiler optimization techniques and tools like LLVM and ROCm.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • AMD benefits at a glance.

Working at AMD

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.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 10, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

About AMD

Website

amd.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Austin, TX

Industry

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

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