KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with firmware, architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next-generation AMD GPUs in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments
Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler-SDK components for GPU performance profiling
Design and implement firmware, driver, and runtime interfaces required for low-overhead, advanced profiling and telemetry features
Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling capabilities for AI and HPC workloads
Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and minimal overhead
Debug and resolve issues across application, runtime, driver, firmware, and hardware layers to improve tool reliability
Stay current with GPU architecture advancements and integrate them into ROCprofiler-SDK
Contribute to documentation and developer resources for ROCprofiler-SDK
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
Experience with performance analysis tools or profiling frameworks
Understanding of GPU architecture and system-level performance concepts
Experience with Linux kernel development, kernel drivers, firmware, or low-level system software
Experience with performance-monitoring technologies such as tracing, hardware counters, or similar profiling technologies
Experience debugging and developing software across multiple layers of the system stack, including applications, runtimes, drivers, firmware, and hardware interfaces
Experience with multithreading and concurrency in modern C++
Familiarity with ROCm ecosystem and tools is highly desirable
Experience with AI-powered developer tools and ability to effectively leverage them in day-to-day development workflows, including code generation, debugging, performance optimization, and productivity improvements
Experience with Git-based workflows and debugging tools
Familiarity with GPU programming models (HIP) is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team
Knowledge of Linux development environments; Windows experience is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
LOCATION: Markham, Canada
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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
THE ROLE
AMD is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - GPU Profiling Tools for the Developer Tools team, where you will contribute to the development and optimization of GPU profiling tools for HPC and AI workloads. You will work alongside a team of skilled engineers, collaborating to enhance the profiling tools' capabilities and support broader strategic projects, including participating in new ASIC and hardware bring-ups.
THE PERSON
The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering and has the technical leadership skills to drive complex issues to resolution. The candidate should have a strong understanding of GPU and computer system architecture, advanced C++ programming skills, and a strong interest in GPU developer tools, profiling methodologies, and low-level systems software. The candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive in solving complex technical challenges, and able to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with firmware, architecture, driver, and runtime teams to enable profiling for next-generation AMD GPUs in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments
Design, develop, and maintain ROCprofiler-SDK components for GPU performance profiling
Design and implement firmware, driver, and runtime interfaces required for low-overhead, advanced profiling and telemetry features
Implement new features and APIs to enhance profiling capabilities for AI and HPC workloads
Optimize profiling tools for accuracy, scalability, and minimal overhead
Debug and resolve issues across application, runtime, driver, firmware, and hardware layers to improve tool reliability
Stay current with GPU architecture advancements and integrate them into ROCprofiler-SDK
Contribute to documentation and developer resources for ROCprofiler-SDK
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
Experience with performance analysis tools or profiling frameworks
Understanding of GPU architecture and system-level performance concepts
Experience with Linux kernel development, kernel drivers, firmware, or low-level system software
Experience with performance-monitoring technologies such as tracing, hardware counters, or similar profiling technologies
Experience debugging and developing software across multiple layers of the system stack, including applications, runtimes, drivers, firmware, and hardware interfaces
Experience with multithreading and concurrency in modern C++
Familiarity with ROCm ecosystem and tools is highly desirable
Experience with AI-powered developer tools and ability to effectively leverage them in day-to-day development workflows, including code generation, debugging, performance optimization, and productivity improvements
Experience with Git-based workflows and debugging tools
Familiarity with GPU programming models (HIP) is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team
Knowledge of Linux development environments; Windows experience is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
LOCATION: Markham, Canada
#LI-CJ3
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
