Sr. Software Development Engineer - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER  

We are looking for strong developers with Windows or Linux/Android device driver experience to join our core 3D graphics driver team in Boxborough, MA.  This team is responsible for delivering drivers for multiple 3D graphics APIs (Direct3D, Vulkan) on multiple OSes (Windows, Linux, Android) for the Radeon family of GPUs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to join a mission-critical team making the latest games run great on AMD hardware across all platforms. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop drivers for existing and upcoming Radeon GPUs. 
• Debug challenging low level driver, hardware and OS issues. 
• Optimize performance of important 3D graphics content, especially AAA PC games. 
• Participate in a team culture that values open communication and strong commitment to code quality. 
• Collaborate with hardware architects, OS architects, OEM customers, game developers and the opensource community. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCES: 

• Excellent programming skills, especially low-level C/C++ 
• General familiarity with 3D Graphics 
• General familiarity with PC architecture 
• Strong communication skills 

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCES: 

• Hands-on Direct3D or Vulkan experience  
• General familiarity with x86 assembler language and x86/x64 CPU instructions 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline 

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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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