Senior Software Engineer, FPGA Device Modeling

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Longmont, CO
Salary
$174,400–$261,600 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 21, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $218k
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This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $168,565–$217,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 374 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, FPGA Device Modeling

As a Senior Software Engineer, FPGA Device Modeling, you will join a core team of specialists to improve the performance of key applications and benchmarks while working with cutting-edge hardware and software technology. Your daily responsibilities include working on FPGA device modeling and physical databases, collaborating with architecture specialists to improve future products, and applying a data-minded approach to target optimization efforts. You will also participate in new FPGA and hardware bring ups while debugging existing issues and researching more efficient workflows. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ object-oriented programming, modern concurrent programming, threading APIs, and development on Windows and Linux platforms. You will utilize tools such as debuggers, profilers, and GitHub for source code control to solve complex technical problems within the domain of FPGA hardware and architecture optimization.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $191250 from 60 postings across 17 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop FPGA device modeling and manage physical databases.
  • Collaborate with architecture specialists to improve future product designs.
  • Apply a data-driven approach to target software optimization efforts.
  • Participate in new FPGA and hardware bring-up processes.
  • Debug existing issues and research more efficient ways to complete tasks.
  • Monitor industry trends regarding algorithms, architecture, and hardware innovations.
  • Build technical relationships with internal peers and external partners.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Strong object-oriented programming background (C/C++ preferred).
  • Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux development.
  • Experience with software development tools like debuggers, source code control systems, and profilers (preferred).
  • Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills.

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