Staff Software Development Engineer: GPU, AI/ML Ops & Quality Engineering

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $172,000–$258,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 23, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Staff Software Development Engineer: GPU, AI/ML Ops & Quality Engineering

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Staff Software Development Engineer: GPU, AI/ML Ops & Quality Engineering will join the team developing heterogeneous software for computer vision and image or video processing as part of the AMD Radeon Open Ecosystem. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing GPU and CPU software while validating new features before release to ensure high performance on AMD hardware. You will debug complex issues across multiple layers of the stack and use AI tools to maintain robust code. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, C, and Python, along with experience in GPU programming using HIP or CUDA. The role requires expertise in OpenCV, FFMpeg, OpenVX, and machine learning frameworks. Additionally, you will utilize GoogleTest for unit testing and Jenkins or GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines to support the development of high-performance software within the ROCm ecosystem.

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Skills

C++ Python ROCm GPU Programming HIP CUDA OpenCV FFmpeg OpenVX GoogleTest Jenkins GitHub Actions CI/CD Git Jira Machine Learning Frameworks Computer Vision Video Codecs Software Engineering Methodologies

What you'll do

Design, develop, and optimize GPU/CPU software for computer vision, image, and video processing workloads.
Validate new software features before releasing them to customers.
Debug and resolve complex software issues across multiple layers of the technology stack.
Implement unit and integration testing using GoogleTest (gtest) in C++.
Automate test execution and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Apply software engineering methodologies and AI tools to ensure code is robust and maintainable.
Ensure high performance of software by extracting maximum capabilities from AMD hardware.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Deep domain expertise in computer vision and quality engineering with integration testing.
Strong experience with GoogleTest (gtest) for unit and integration testing in C++.
Hands-on experience with Jenkins or GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline automation.
In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools for automated testing.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python (preferred).
Experience in video codecs, image processing, machine learning frameworks, and GPU programming like HIP or CUDA (preferred).
Familiarity with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, FFMpeg, OpenVX, and ROCm platforms (preferred).

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