Systems Software Development Engineer, CPU / APU

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$140,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted
178 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 17, 2027

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Below market

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This role $175k
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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Software Development Engineer, CPU / APU

Systems Software Development Engineer - CPU / APU joins the Platform Systems Engineering team as a Power Enablement lead to drive the success of power IP and features in new APU products. This multi-functional role spans pre-silicon architecture to post-silicon implementation, requiring the candidate to coordinate across silicon, firmware, hardware, and software teams to resolve technical dependencies and meet schedule commits. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing debug cycles, leading cross-functional meetings, making priority decisions based on incomplete data, and driving continuous improvement for power and performance activities. The role requires proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar languages to develop analysis and automation tools, alongside experience with Assembly. Candidates must possess expertise in SoC and platform systems architecture, board-level debug, system benchmarks, and software best practices like version control and code reviews within complex hardware ecosystems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the multi-functional Power Feature Enablement team for new AMD APU products.
  • Coordinate technical dependencies and debug issues across silicon, firmware, hardware, and software teams.
  • Manage project timelines by setting meeting agendas, tracking action items, and providing progress updates.
  • Make critical priority decisions based on incomplete data to meet program goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement for post-silicon power and performance activities.
  • Develop and maintain analysis, validation, and automation tools using Python or C/C++.
  • Apply software best practices including code reviews, version control, and documentation in cross-functional environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in product development or systems engineering with hardware platforms and their software/firmware ecosystems.
  • Hands-on experience programming in Assembly, C, or C++.
  • Ability to develop and maintain analysis, validation, and automation tools using Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
  • Experience with SoC and Platform systems architecture.
  • Experience in board/platform-level debug, including delivery, analysis, and optimization.
  • Experience running, analyzing, and performing system benchmarks.
  • Strong technical leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage multi-functional teams.

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