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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MTS Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Assembly Language, Cloud Computing, Compilers, Program Optimization, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distribution Softwares, Memory Management, Data Flow Control, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), GNU Linker, Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, SystemC, Toolchain, Network Routers, Multithreading, Software Verification, Backend, Git, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Software Performance, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17965341?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17965341%2FMts-Software-Development-Engineer-California-San-Jose ## About the Role Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role. Alternate combination of education and experience: Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role. Specific skills required: The following skills are required: Position requires two (2) years of experience in the following: * C and C++ programming language; * LLVM; * Compiler backend development; * Compiler toolchain development; * Data structures; * Object oriented design; * Dataflow graph programming model; * Assembly language; * Computer architecture; * Linker and ELF toolchain; * Memory management; * DMA programming and configuration; * SystemC modeling and simulation; * C modeling; * Multi-threading software development; * Code optimization; * Software performance analysis; * Software debugging; * Software verification; * CAD Tools and waveform analysis tools; * System architecture; * Linux environments; * GNU toolchain; * Git and perforce version control systems; and * Shell environments. Preferred Skills: N/A #LI-AM4 ## Description Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring MTS Software Development Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test operating systems-level software, compilers, and/or network distribution software for semiconductor operations, applying principles and techniques of engineering, and mathematical analysis. Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for enhancements and new products. Deliver compiler tools to support heterogeneous systems consisting of AI Engine processors, x86/ARM processors and GPU/FPGA. Understand and define software requirements and architectures. Develop software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet related tools. Define proprietary platform(s), including hardware and software components. Drive software and systems solutions including development and product definitions. Work with cross-functional teams including engineers to develop systems-level software, working on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results with little to no supervision. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including computer hardware and software, applications, and programming, as well as knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD systems and products., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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