JobsSenior Staff Software Development Engineer- GPU/AI/ML
Senior Staff Software Development Engineer- GPU/AI/ML
AMDSenior Staff Software Development Engineer- GPU/AI/ML
AMDLocation
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 2025Job 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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