FPGA Fabric Architecture Software Development Engineer - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for a strategic software engineering lead 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.  This role is in the FPGA Fabric Architecture team. The team is responsible for defining the architecture, evaluating and supporting FPGA fabrics and products.

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: 

• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products. Within the FPGA architecture group and also across the organization. 
• Define key features of next generation architectures. Evaluate them, report on them and help other teams understand them.
• Work with Silicon Technology Teams, Software Development Teams, Product Planning Teams to optimize AMD FPGA architectures.
• Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts 
• Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture 
• Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies 
• Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring ups 

• Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work 
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Strong object-oriented programming background, C/C++ preferred. Python required
• Deep understanding of FPGAs, the markets they service, their architectures and how designs are implemented on them

• Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail 
• Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs 
• Experience with developing in Windows, Linux operating systems
• 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 

• Motivatingleader with good interpersonal skills  

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

LOCATION: San Jose, CA 

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detailhere.

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