Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer (2)

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:

AI is defining the next era of computing, and this is just the beginning. We see the benefits of AI everyday-enablingmedical research, curbing credit card fraud, reducing congestion in cities, or simply making life easier.

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, we are a powerhouse - a cutting-edge 'AI Forward Deployment Software Development Team'. Specialized in end-to-end AI optimization, fine-tuning large language models to unlock unprecedented Generative AI efficiency. Our expertise extends beyond the hardware realm, encompassing 3P enablement, where we develop custom AI Software Solutions for Industry leading AI customers. Are you excited to work with one of Top1% of the AI companies in the world?

THE ROLE:

As aForward Deployment Software Engineer, you willworkclosely with ourmost strategicpartners as a hands-on technical expert.Youare responsible forturning AMD'scutting-edgeAI technology into tangible business value. This role is a unique blend of customer relationship skills and elite software engineer; you will work side-by-side with clients to help themprove out and ultimately deploy AI solutions on AMD GPUs, and you will spot existing AI software optimization opportunities and push the boundary with other software development teams. You will be the trusted technical advisor and hands-on developer who makes it happen. Do you love working with customers and bringing the most cutting-edge AI software from AMD to customers? Do you love using a microscope to dig into the performance of AI models end-to-end? Do you feel excited when you squeeze another 1% performance out of the hardware with software? All sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with strategic customers to understand their requirements challenges andidentifyopportunities for AMD hardware and software to provide value.

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

• Work hands-on as a technical expert and creative problem-solver,developingside-by-side with customers to drive projects from proof of concept to 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 their objectives. You combine deep technical acumen with strong collaboration skills to ensure our partners succeed with AMD technology.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Experience withGPUkernel programming using CUDA, HIP or OpenCL.
• Proefficient on common ML performance analysis tools.

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

• Strong performanceanalysis and optimization skills for both CPU andGPU.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Singularity, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.

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

• Experience with distributedtraining and inference frameworks.

• Experience with open-source software development including collaboration with community maintainers andsubmittingcontributions.

• 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 MS/PhD with related experienceinComputerScienceorrelated equivalent.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience incompiler, ISA.

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

• Experience in implementing andoptimizingcommunication primitivesonGPUaccelerators (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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This posting is for an existing vacancy.