Senior ML Compilation Engineer

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$172,000–$258,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 9, 2027

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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 474 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior ML Compilation Engineer

The Sr. ML Compilation Engineer joins the AI group to develop next-generation compiler tools for Vitis-AI and Ryzen-AI software platforms. This role involves building a new compiler from the bottom-up to compile machine learning networks across various AMD devices featuring proprietary AI-engine architecture. Working alongside senior developers and domain experts, the engineer will apply data-driven approaches for analysis and optimization while contributing to architectural design changes and algorithm innovations. The position requires high proficiency in C++, experience with compilation stacks for custom hardware accelerators, and knowledge of MLIR and dialects. Candidates should also understand machine learning model structures, utilize modern source control systems like GitHub, and possess experience with AI agents for development or qualification tasks. This role focuses on solving complex issues within a compiler tool stack to enhance capabilities for embedded and client products.

What you'll do

  • Develop next-generation compiler tools for Vitis-AI and Ryzen-AI software platforms.
  • Compile Machine Learning networks for a broad scope of AMD devices with AI-engines.
  • Build a new compiler from the bottom-up in collaboration with senior developers and domain experts.
  • Apply data-driven and structured approaches to analyze and optimize compiler performance.
  • Contribute to architectural design changes, algorithms, and innovation within the AI group.
  • Debug, analyze, and resolve existing issues while exploring more efficient technical alternatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C++. (preferred)
  • Experience with compilation stack to any custom hardware accelerator. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of MLIR and dialects. (preferred)
  • Prior work using modern source control systems such as GitHub. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of machine learning model structures. (preferred)
  • Experience with AI agents for development or qualification tasks. (preferred)

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