Staff Forward Deployed 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 GROUP:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world by driving innovation and efficiency across countless sectors. Today, AI is pivotal in enhancing decision-making, automating complex tasks, and unlocking new insights from vast amounts of data. Whether in healthcare, finance, transportation, or entertainment, AI is revolutionizing the way we live and work, offering unprecedented opportunities for solving global challenges and fostering economic growth.

AMD stands at the forefront of the AI revolution, driven not only by our state-of-the-art hardware but also by our open-source ROCm software platform, which harnesses the full potential of our hardware products. Our Forward Deployed Engineer group partners closely with customers to transform these advanced technology solutions into software applications deployed in production environments, reaching and serving millions of end users. If you're driven by the desire to make a profound impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to tackle the most challenging problems in tech, come be a part of our mission to change the world. Join us and unleash your potential to redefine the future of computing!

THE ROLE:

Are you ready to leverage your engineering expertise to drive transformative impact on a global scale? As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge technology solutions in diverse and challenging environments, directly addressing some of humanity's most pressing issues. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend deep technical knowledge with a passion for making a tangible difference in the world. You'll work alongside brilliant minds, pioneering advancements that empower communities, enhance quality of life, and shape a better future for all. Rise to the challenge and become a catalyst for positive change.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with strategic customers to understand their requirements, challenges, and identify opportunities for AMD hardware and software to deliver customer value.

• Close gaps in the AMD software stack needed to support customersolutions.

• Work hands-on as a technical expert and creative problem-solver, developing side-by-side with customers to drive projects from proof of concept to deployment in production.

• Act as the voice of the customer, translating their needs and your on-the-ground insights into actionable feedback that shapes the future of AMD's AI roadmap.

• Thrive in unfamiliar territory with a high degree of autonomy, finding novel ways to apply AMD technology to real-world problems.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a proactive and skilled software engineer with a passion for solving complex technical puzzles. You have a bias for action and excel at working directly with customers to analyze their code and help them achieve theirobjectives. You combine deep technical acumenwith strong collaboration skills to ensure our partners succeed with AMD technology.Thisis a senior levelrole,you must have at least5years ofpost collegeexperience.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

• Experience with GPU kernel programming using CUDA, HIP or OpenCL.

• A track recordofdirectClientEngagement with experience working with customers to solve ambiguous technical problems.

• Strong performanceanalysis and optimization skills for both CPU and GPU.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Slurm, Kubernetes.

• Expertisewith modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g.,PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).

• Experience with distributed training and inference frameworks (e.g. vLLM, SGLang, Megatron).

• Experience with open-source software development process including collaboration with community maintainers and submitting contributions.

• Experience with software engineering methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• BS or MS/PhD with relatedexperienceinComputerScienceorrelated equivalent.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience incompiler, ISA.

• Experience shipping software in an end-customer production environment.

• Experience in implementing andoptimizingcommunication primitiveson GPU accelerators (NCCL/RCCL, OpenMP, MPI)

• Experience inallphases of software development, from requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing to final release.

• Experience providing clear andtimelycommunication related to status and other key aspects of the project tothe executiveleadership team.

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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.