WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING:

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.  Together, we advance your career.THE ROLE:
The Multimedia Drivers team is responsible for demonstrating AMD’s hardware capabilities to enable the development of compelling, responsive, high quality multimedia applications that don’t drain your system’s battery life. As heterogeneous compute continues to grow within the industry, Multimedia is a key component in the development of cutting-edge technology to enable the best possible visual experience.

DURATION: Initially a 12 month fixed term contract

THE PERSON: As a Software Development Engineer on our team, your key responsibility will be to design, development, validation and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and/or Linux Device Drivers, APIs, SDKs and Apps for current and future generations of AMD Graphics Processing Units (GPU) and Accelerated Processing Units (APU), with focus on Multimedia functional areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement device driver for new AMD GPU/APU products
• Craft and build Multimedia functionality to support new HW, SW or OS specifications
• Reproduce, debug and resolve graphics driver issues with specific hardware and software contexts
• Craft and develop test applications and quality assurance programs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Working experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming knowledge and skills
• Trouble-shooting, ability to triage and root cause issue
• Experience with x86 CPU architecture and System-On-Chip bring-up
• Kernel Mode Debugging skills, experience with Win Dbg, SoftICE, etc.
• Multimedia (video codecs, color formats, video processing algorithms) experience
• Familiarity with Perforce, Git, Remedy, Jira

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• University Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

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.