Senior Compiler Software Development Engineer
AMD
San Jose, CA · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for a motivated engineer to join a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists working on developing a cutting-edge machine learning model compiler targeting AMD AIE in Ryzen AI PC and embedded FPGA devices. The compiler needs to take a model in ONNX or PyTorch and produce optimized control and executable code for AIE VLIW processor array. Additionally, the compiler needs to handle partitioning between x86/embedded processor/FPGA fabric and AIE and generate code to interface with AMD AIE specific runtime and driver.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software development. The candidate should be a ble to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Integrate compiler and compiled model with ML Frameworks (such as ONNX and PyTorch)
Implement model partitioning in ML Frameworks and/or MLIR
Implement runtime to distribute work to and collect results from x86 cores and AIE cores
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debug and fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Strong object-oriented programming background, C/C++ and Python
ML Compiler and Runtime technologies such as MLIR, LLVM
Compiler building skills
Code generation for a ML hardware accelerator
Machine Learning concepts and model development experience
Understanding of ONNX, PyTorch, etc.
Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
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
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
LOCATION: San Jose, California
#LI-DR1
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for a motivated engineer to join a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists working on developing a cutting-edge machine learning model compiler targeting AMD AIE in Ryzen AI PC and embedded FPGA devices. The compiler needs to take a model in ONNX or PyTorch and produce optimized control and executable code for AIE VLIW processor array. Additionally, the compiler needs to handle partitioning between x86/embedded processor/FPGA fabric and AIE and generate code to interface with AMD AIE specific runtime and driver.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software development. The candidate should be a ble to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Integrate compiler and compiled model with ML Frameworks (such as ONNX and PyTorch)
Implement model partitioning in ML Frameworks and/or MLIR
Implement runtime to distribute work to and collect results from x86 cores and AIE cores
Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Debug and fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Strong object-oriented programming background, C/C++ and Python
ML Compiler and Runtime technologies such as MLIR, LLVM
Compiler building skills
Code generation for a ML hardware accelerator
Machine Learning concepts and model development experience
Understanding of ONNX, PyTorch, etc.
Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
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
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
LOCATION: San Jose, California
#LI-DR1
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.