Software Development Engineer - Performance Optimization

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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

As a core member of the team, you will play a pivotal role inoptimizingand developing deep learning frameworks for AMD GPUs. Your experience will be critical in enhancing GPU kernels, deep learning models, and training/inference performance across multi-GPU and multi-node systems. You will engage with both internal GPU library teams and open-source maintainers to ensure seamless integration of optimizations,utilizingcutting-edgecompiler technologies and advanced engineering principles to drive continuous improvement.

THE PERSON:

Skilled engineer with strong technical and analyticalexpertisein C++ development within Linux environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in both collaborative team settings and independent work, with the ability to define goals, manage development efforts, and deliver high-quality solutions. Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and a keen understanding of software engineering best practices are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• OptimizeDeep Learning Frameworks:Enhance andoptimizeframeworks like TensorFlow andPyTorchfor AMD GPUs in open-source repositories.

• Develop GPU Kernels:Create andoptimizeGPU kernels to maximize performance for specific AI operations.

• Develop & Optimize Models:Design andoptimizedeep learning models specifically for AMD GPU performance.

• Collaborate with GPU Library Teams:Work closely with internal teams to analyze and improve training and inference performance on AMD GPUs.

• Collaborate with Open-Source Maintainers:Engage with framework maintainers to ensure code changes are aligned with requirements and integrated upstream.

• Work in Distributed Computing Environments:Optimizedeep learning performance on both scale-up (multi-GPU) and scale-out (multi-node) systems.

• Utilize Cutting-Edge Compiler Tech:Leverage advanced compiler technologies to improve deep learning performance.

• OptimizeDeep Learning Pipeline:Enhance the full pipeline, including integrating graph compilers.

• Software Engineering Best Practices:Apply sound engineering principles to ensure robust, maintainable solutions.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication: Publish tutorials, technical blogs, and keep user guides, tutorials, and API references uptodate.

• Passion for opensource and AI acceleration, communityoriented mindset.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• GPU Kernel Development & Optimization:Experiencedin designing andoptimizingGPU kernels for deep learning on AMD GPUs using HIP, CUDA, and assembly (ASM). Strong knowledge of AMD architectures (GCN, RDNA) and low-level programming to maximize performance for AI operations,leveragingtools like Compute Kernel (CK), CUTLASS, and Triton for multi-GPU and multi-platform performance.

• Deep Learning Integration:Experiencedinintegrating optimized GPU performance into machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, vLLM) to accelerate model training and inference, with a focus on scaling and throughput.

• Software Engineering:Skilledin Python and C++, with experience in debugging, performance tuning, and test design to ensure high-quality, maintainable software solutions.
• Handson experience with modern inference engines such as vLLM, SGLang, or other largescale or multimodal inference runtimes.

• Written and Verbal Communication:Outstanding communication skills andexperiencedin publishing technical tutorials and blogs,maintainingcomprehensive and up-to-date user documentation, including user guides, tutorials, and API references.

• Open-Source and AI Acceleration:Passionate and active contributor to open-source initiatives with a strong interest in AI acceleration technologies. Values community collaboration andknowledgesharing todrive innovation and accessibility in AI development.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's and/orMaster'sDegreein Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ora related field.

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