Deep Learning Library GPU Software Development Engineer - Kernel Development - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for an influential software engineer 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.  

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.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for writing high-performance GPU kernels for AMD’s Machine Learning and Deep Learning Library: MIOpen (https://github.com/ROCmSoftwarePlatform/MIOpen) and Composable Kernel: Performance Portable Programming Model for Machine Learning Tensor Operators 

They will be porting and optimizing algorithms for new GPU hardware Perform code reviews, build unit tests, author detailed documentation related to their work, and work with on-site and offshore teams to deliver the software solutions on schedule

They will play a key role in all phases of the software development including system requirements analysis, coordinating feature design and development across functional and organizational boundaries

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 programming skills in C/C++; experience with CUDA programming and CUTLASS preferred Experience with LLVM Compiler, and compiler optimization techniques for GPU computing is preferred.

Experience or knowledge about BLAS operators and GEMM optimization.

Knowledge of Computer Architect and GPU architect.

Good teamwork and interpersonal skills required Ability to work independently and within complementary teams

Demonstrate flexibility, strong motivation, and a proven track record of meeting results-oriented deadlines

Knowledge with deep neural network machine learning technologies and modern machine learning

programming frameworks Experience working with and developing virtualization containers and package managers for code deployment

Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail 

Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs 

Experience with Windows, Linux and/or Android operating system development  

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 

Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with experience in GPU programming

PhD in Computer Science and related programs with experience in Parallel Computing and GPU Architect

LOCATION: Austin,TX

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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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