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Senior Staff Software Development Engineer- GPU/AI/ML

AMD

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

USD $178,500.00/Yr. – USD $255,000.00/Yr.

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.6%·Filings 728·New hires 184·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

AMD is seeking a Senior Staff Software Developer to enhance the performance of key applications and benchmarks, focusing on AI strategies. The role involves working with a talented team and the latest hardware and software technologies. The candidate will tackle challenges related to training and running AI efficiently on GPUs. This high-impact position requires a blend of software engineering expertise and a deep understanding of AI systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in GPU programming (HIP/CUDA) and optimizing deep learning kernels and operators.
  • Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ and object-oriented design.
  • Deep knowledge of transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and modern AI systems.
  • Strong technical ownership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and drive the AI software stack to optimize performance from GPU kernels to large-scale distributed systems.
  • Accelerate foundational models and ensure AMD is the platform of choice for demanding workloads.
  • Contribute to the co-design lifecycle, influencing future GPU architectures and developing software for new accelerators.
  • Mentor junior engineers and communicate ideas effectively to shape the future of AI at AMD.
  • Stay at the forefront of LLM advancements and optimize post-training and inference pipelines.

Benefits

  • AMD provides a competitive 'Total Rewards' package that focuses on financial growth, health, and work-life balance.

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