Forward Deployed Engineer

HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT AMD

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture.

We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world by driving innovation and efficiency across countless sectors. Today, AI is pivotal in enhancing decision‑making, automating complex tasks and unlocking new insights from vast amounts of data. Whether in healthcare, finance, transportation, or entertainment, AI is revolutionizing the way we live and work, offering unprecedented opportunities for solving global challenges and fostering economic growth.

Are you ready to leverage your engineering expertise to drive transformative impact on a global scale? As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer
, you will be at the forefront of deploying cutting‑edge technology solutions in diverse and challenging environments, directly addressing some of humanity’s most pressing issues. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend deep technical knowledge with a passion for making a tangible difference in the world. You’ll work alongside brilliant minds, pioneering advancements that empower communities, enhance quality of life and shape a better future for all.

Rise to the challenge and become a catalyst for positive change.

• Work closely with strategic customers to understand their requirements, challenges and identify opportunities for AMD hardware and software to deliver value.
• Close gaps in the AMD software stack needed to support customer solutions.
• Work hands‑on as a technical expert and creative problem‑solver, developing side‑by‑side with customers to drive projects from proof of concept to production deployment.
• Act as the voice of the customer, translating their needs and your on‑the‑ground insights into actionable feedback that shapes the future of AMD’s AI roadmap.
• Thrive in unfamiliar territory with a high degree of autonomy, finding novel ways to apply AMD technology to real‑world problems.

We are looking for a proactive and skilled software engineer with a passion for solving complex technical puzzles. You have a bias for action and excel at working directly with customers to analyze their code and help them achieve their objectives. You combine deep technical acumen with strong collaboration skills to ensure our partners succeed with AMD technology. This is a senior‑level role;

you must have at least 5 years of post‑college experience.

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with GPU kernel programming using CUDA, HIP or OpenCL.
• A track record of direct client engagement, solving ambiguous technical problems with customers.
• Strong performance analysis and optimisation skills for both CPU and GPU.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Slurm and Kubernetes.
• Expertise with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow, JAX).
• Experience with distributed training and inference frameworks (e.g., vLLM, SGLang, Megatron).
• Experience with open‑source software development, collaborating with community maintainers and contributing patches.
• Experience with software engineering methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• BS or MS/PhD with related experience in Computer Science or a related equivalent field.

• Experience in compiler or ISA domains.
• Experience shipping software in an end‑customer production environment.
• Experience implementing and optimising communication primitives on GPU accelerators (NCCL/RCCL, OpenMP,…