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Principal Software Developer - GPU AI/HPC kernels
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 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 a principal software developer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of our ROCm GPU-compute mathematical libraries team working on innovative hardware and software technologies. You will help deliver exceptional performance and feature enhancements via maintainable code development, optimizations/tuning, and collaboration.
THE PERSON:
The successful candidate would possess excellent software skills in C/C++, Python and has expert understanding of software performance and computer architecture. Must have strong desire and ability to solve problems, and be able to schedule, and work on tasks independently. Should be a great team player with excellent communication skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop software in C++, Python, HIP, assembly, and SOTA programming technologies to enable key mathematical operations on GPU
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Design GPU computational software libraries for AI, HPC applications
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Aid management in planning, and delivering industry-leading software for current and future processors
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Supervise small development team
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Carry-out performance optimizations and projections for important use-cases to maximize hardware utilization
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Support development of programs to sustain seamless performance analysis, and performance/functional test coverage
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Identify and help resolve quality issues working closely with libraries development teams and other internal engineering teams
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
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10+ years professional software development experience
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Demonstrated capacity to technically lead and people manage junior to mid-level developers
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Proficient in C/C++ & Python programming employing best software design practices
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GPU software development or validation involving HIP, CUDA, or OpenCL
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Experience with software libraries and API design
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Exposure to Matrix/Tensor operations and numerical work
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Software emulation to support FP numerical formats is a plus
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Experience in software performance estimations, optimizations and debugging
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Ability to closely interact with technical leads, developers, and test teams to maintain and release production software
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
This 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.
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