At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a talented team to develop groundbreaking software and improve key applications.
- Company: AMD, a leader in next-gen computing and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and diversity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong C programming skills and a passion for software engineering.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centres, 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: AMD is looking for an influential Senior Staff Software Engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
THE PERSON: The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
- Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts
- Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
- Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
- Participate in new ASIC and hardware bring ups
- Debug/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
- Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Strong object-oriented programming background in C is a must.
- Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
- Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
- Experience with Windows, Linux and/or Android operating system development
- Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Senior Staff Software Development Engineer employer: AMD
AMD in Cambridge offers an exceptional work environment for Senior CPU Verification Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a vibrant tech hub. With a focus on teamwork and communication, AMD ensures that every team member can contribute meaningfully to the success of their projects.
