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# Principal Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $229,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, MLIR (Multi-Level Intermediate Representation)
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87105566/1

## About the Role

* Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python)
 * Debug techniques and methodologies

 * Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
 * Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
 * Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

 * Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

## Description

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead / Principal Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD's product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development., As a Leader in Systems Design Engineering, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution., * Design and implement compilers based on MLIR fused model to execute on NPU/GPU effectively

 * Debugging issues found during the system integration to deliver accurate results
 * Optimize the performance, such as fusion and tiling strategies
 * Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time, AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.