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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Applications Engineer - **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Salary:** $120,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, System on a Chip, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), AI Infrastructure, Vivado, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Git, Linux Development, Information Technology, Low Latency, Optimization Algorithms, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18158286?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18158286%2FAi-Applications-Engineer-California-San-Jose ## About the Role The ideal candidate is passionate about applying AI to real-world engineering challenges and eager to expand their expertise across hardware and software domains. You bring a strong technical foundation in AI/ML, programming, and mathematical modeling, combined with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn emerging technologies. You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and embody AMD's culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, teamwork, humility, and inclusion., * Experience in AI/ML engineering, applied research, software productivity initiatives, or related technical fields. * Hands-on experience with training, fine-tuning, quantization, and evaluation of open-source AI models. * Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals, neural networks, optimization techniques, probability, and statistics. * Proficiency in Python or C/C++, Linux development environments, and Git-based version control. * Familiarity with FPGA design methodologies, RTL development (Verilog/VHDL), High-Level Synthesis (HLS), or embedded systems development. * Exposure to edge AI deployment, AI model optimization, AI infrastructure security, or hardware-accelerated computing is a plus. * Interest in learning FPGA/SoC architectures, AI stack optimization, and hardware-level security technologies., * Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent ## Description We are seeking an AI Applications Engineer to join AMD's Wired and Wireless Business Team within the Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG). This early-career role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence, FPGA/SoC design, embedded systems, and AI infrastructure security. In this role, you will leverage AI technologies to accelerate the development, verification, and optimization of FPGA-based reference designs using AMD Vivado and Vitis tool flows. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives focused on AI infrastructure security, customization of open-source AI models, and efficient deployment of AI inference workloads across FPGA SoCs, NPUs, and GPUs in wired and wireless communications environments., * Develop and utilize AI-assisted workflows to accelerate the creation, validation, and optimization of FPGA and SoC reference designs. * Apply AI tools and techniques to improve engineering productivity throughout design and verification processes. * Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize open-source AI models for embedded, edge, and security-focused applications. * Implement and optimize AI inference solutions on FPGA SoCs, NPUs, and GPUs, balancing performance, latency, power consumption, and resource utilization. * Research and prototype innovative solutions for securing AI infrastructure deployments in enterprise environments. * Contribute to industry and open-source communities focused on AI, embedded computing, and security technologies. * Generate technical content, benchmarks, proof-of-concepts, and recommendations that support product strategy and long-term technology roadmaps. * Collaborate with engineering, product management, field teams, and customers through technical presentations and knowledge-sharing initiatives., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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