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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Salary:** $138,750.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Compilers, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Software Debugging, Linux, Distribution Softwares, General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units, Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Network Routers, Git, Computer Equipment, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88050524/1

## About the Role

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: N/A

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

 * Programming in Python, C, or C++;
 * CUDA and Git;
 * Compiler optimization techniques for GPU computing;
 * CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture;
 * OS kernel & systems development;
 * 3D pipeline and 2D/3D graphics;
 * Object oriented design;
 * Linux or Windows internals; and
 * Software debugging in macOS, Linux, or Unix.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.

Preferred Skills: N/A

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## Description

Job Role and Responsibility: AMD, Inc., is hiring 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 computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for enhancements and new products. 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. Determine hardware compatibility and/or influence hardware design. Work in an area of specialization to develop systems-level software, working on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under limited supervision, exercise judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods,
techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 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. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.


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