Principal Software Engineer – PyTorch Training Frameworks
AMDPrincipal Software Engineer – PyTorch Training Frameworks
AMDLocation
San Jose, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
USD $210,000.00/Yr. – USD $300,000.00/Yr.
Job description
AMD is seeking a Principal-level PyTorch training framework expert to enhance the performance, scalability, and correctness of large-scale AI training on AMD Instinct™ accelerators. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including compiler, kernel, driver, and architecture, to optimize PyTorch internals and distributed training. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills and a hands-on approach to solving complex systems problems. This position is critical in driving industry-leading training performance and improving developer experience.
Requirements
- Deep experience with PyTorch internals and training systems.
- Strong distributed training expertise, including DDP and FSDP.
- Proven track record in performance engineering and memory optimization.
- Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++.
- Familiarity with PyTorch ecosystem components and performance tooling.
- Experience working in Linux-based environments.
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical authority for PyTorch training at AMD.
- Drive optimization of key PyTorch training workloads across systems.
- Improve and debug training performance in various areas.
- Partner with teams to resolve performance bottlenecks and correctness issues.
- Contribute to and influence upstream PyTorch discussions and code contributions.
- Develop and maintain training benchmarks and performance regression detection.
- Lead investigations of performance regressions and correctness issues.
- Mentor engineers and enhance framework-quality code and practices.
- Engage with customers on training enablement and best practices.
Benefits
- AMD provides a competitive 'Total Rewards' package that focuses on financial growth, health, and work-life balance.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Advanced Micro Devices Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
71
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
263
FY2026
Entry-level share
4.2%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-61%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-68%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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