GPU Software Engineer
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE:
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join an ISV GPU enablement team focused on accelerating real‑world applications on AMD GPUs. In this role, you will support ongoing GPU enablement efforts by contributing to HIP backend integration, validating application workflows, and assisting with debugging and performance analysis of GPU‑accelerated software.
You will work closely with experienced GPU engineers and contribute to production‑level projects used by professional workstation applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the design and implementation of HIP backends for applications without AMD GPU support
Assist with integrating HIP ray tracing (HIPRT) where relevant
Optimize GPU kernels and application pipelines for AMD GPU architectures
Debug correctness, performance, and stability issues in application-level GPU code
Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements
Work with internal compiler/runtime teams to surface lower-level issues when necessary
Help maintain clean, portable GPU code that works across multiple vendors
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of professional software development experience, or strong academic / project‑based experience
Solid programming fundamentals in C/C++
Practical experience with CUDA or ROCm
Experience developing or contributing to GPU-accelerated applications
Solid understanding of GPU programming fundamentals
Debugging experience with GPU kernels or performance critical code
NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE:
Development experience on Linux
Experience porting CUDA code to HIP (manually or using hipify)
Exposure to GPU ray tracing concepts or APIs (HIPRT, OptiX, etc.)
Experience working in larger, multi-backend codebases is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
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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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE:
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join an ISV GPU enablement team focused on accelerating real‑world applications on AMD GPUs. In this role, you will support ongoing GPU enablement efforts by contributing to HIP backend integration, validating application workflows, and assisting with debugging and performance analysis of GPU‑accelerated software.
You will work closely with experienced GPU engineers and contribute to production‑level projects used by professional workstation applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the design and implementation of HIP backends for applications without AMD GPU support
Assist with integrating HIP ray tracing (HIPRT) where relevant
Optimize GPU kernels and application pipelines for AMD GPU architectures
Debug correctness, performance, and stability issues in application-level GPU code
Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements
Work with internal compiler/runtime teams to surface lower-level issues when necessary
Help maintain clean, portable GPU code that works across multiple vendors
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of professional software development experience, or strong academic / project‑based experience
Solid programming fundamentals in C/C++
Practical experience with CUDA or ROCm
Experience developing or contributing to GPU-accelerated applications
Solid understanding of GPU programming fundamentals
Debugging experience with GPU kernels or performance critical code
NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE:
Development experience on Linux
Experience porting CUDA code to HIP (manually or using hipify)
Exposure to GPU ray tracing concepts or APIs (HIPRT, OptiX, etc.)
Experience working in larger, multi-backend codebases is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
#LI-SF1
#LI-Remote
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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Apply To This Job