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AI Performance Software Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
$143,280.00/Yr.-$214,920.00/Yr.
United States, Texas, Austin
7171 Southwest Parkway (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2026
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: Join AMD's cutting-edge data fabric team and help shape the future of high-performance computing. In this role, you will leverage the latest AI tools and techniques to transform how we build, optimize, and scale our software solutions. You'll work on groundbreaking technologies that push the limits of performance and efficiency, collaborating with world-class experts across architecture, hardware, and software domains. This is an opportunity to innovate at the intersection of AI and advanced hardware, driving automation and intelligent workflows that redefine what's possible in computing. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate should be passionate about agentic AI and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. They should be able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD. In addition, this role requires a proactive and adaptable professional who can work independently while fostering strong collaboration across diverse teams. Exceptional communication skills, critical thinking, and a results-driven mindset are essential to navigate ambiguity and deliver innovative solutions. The candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, along with a collaborative spirit that builds trust and drives cross-functional success. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive AI innovation by integrating advanced techniques into software tools and development flows to boost automation, performance, and scalability. Stay ahead of the curve by tracking emerging trends in software, hardware, and AI-especially in algorithms, architecture, and machine learning. Design and deliver groundbreaking technologies, leveraging AI to enhance AMD's next-generation products. Collaborate with architecture specialists to influence and improve future hardware designs. Apply a data-driven mindset to identify optimization opportunities and maximize efficiency. Support hardware bring-up efforts, contributing to new ASIC development and debugging complex issues. Investigate and implement smarter solutions, researching alternative methods to improve workflows and performance. Build strong technical relationships with peers and partners to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Proven expertise in AI/ML integration within software systems, including experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or ONNX. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with a solid foundation in object-oriented design and clean coding practices. Hands-on experience applying AI techniques to optimize performance, automation, and scalability in software tools and workflows. Demonstrated experience with agentic AI concepts, such as autonomous agents and orchestration frameworks, for enabling intelligent, self-directed workflows. Familiarity with data-driven optimization approaches, including profiling, performance tuning, and algorithmic improvements. Knowledge of modern concurrent programming, threading models, and parallelization strategies. Experience with Windows, Linux, and/or Android OS development, including low-level system interactions. Proficiency with software development tools and processes, including debuggers, profilers, and version control systems (Git/GitHub). Strong understanding of hardware-software co-design principles, particularly in the context of ASIC bring-up and architecture collaboration. Ability to stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and hardware architectures. Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills, with a track record of driving complex technical issues to resolution. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-BS1 #LI-Hybrid 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.