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Senior Software Development Engineer, Placer
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$192,000.00/yr - $288,000.00/yr WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
AMD together we advance_
The Role
AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks .
You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
The Person
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
Key Responsibilities
Innovate and develop novel Placer algorithms to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage) Be involved in the design, implementation, analysis, and test of FPGA physical implementation tools which include optimization, placement, timing, and routing. Perform research and development of novel algorithms and optimization of existing algorithms to improve quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory. Conduct research and development of novel placement/routing and optimization techniques for next-generation FPGAs. Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools. Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
Preferred Experience
In-depth knowledge of Data Structure, Graph Theory and Algorithms Solid Programming skills in C++ Strong object-oriented programming background Ability to write high quality code with keen attention to detail Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Academic Credentials
Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
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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Senior Software Development Engineer, Placer
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AMD Senior Software Development Engineer, Placer
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Software Development Engineer, Placer
role at
AMD Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$192,000.00/yr - $288,000.00/yr WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
AMD together we advance_
The Role
AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks .
You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
The Person
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
Key Responsibilities
Innovate and develop novel Placer algorithms to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage) Be involved in the design, implementation, analysis, and test of FPGA physical implementation tools which include optimization, placement, timing, and routing. Perform research and development of novel algorithms and optimization of existing algorithms to improve quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory. Conduct research and development of novel placement/routing and optimization techniques for next-generation FPGAs. Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools. Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
Preferred Experience
In-depth knowledge of Data Structure, Graph Theory and Algorithms Solid Programming skills in C++ Strong object-oriented programming background Ability to write high quality code with keen attention to detail Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Academic Credentials
Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
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.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AMD by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Software Engineer” roles.
Palo Alto, CA $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Mountain View, CA $138,225.00-$207,575.00 1 week ago Software Engineer, AI Platform - New Grad
Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Software Engineer (L4), Content & Business Products
Mountain View, CA $130,000.00-$176,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco Bay Area $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $100,500.00-$173,250.00 4 days ago Software Engineer (L5) - Open Connect Platform
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