What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

Senior Software Development Engineer

The Role:

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be part of a cross-disciplinary team responsible for the user experience of AMD’s graphics products. To this end, you will be charged with researching cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with multiple software functional teams to deliver the best possible user experience to our end-users.

The Person:

Our team is looking for a proven C++ developer with prior experience with object-oriented design and development for the Windows environment. Are you an able communicator and can you work effectively in a collaborative team environment? Are you passionate about software quality, and do love to learn about new technologies? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain core technologies for innovative applications on AMD platforms.
• Promptly triage and resolve quality and performance issues raised by customers and QA.
• Work closely with product managers and teams from other functional areas to gather and document software requirements.
• Actively participate in design reviews and code reviews.
• Collaboration with international teams of software specialists.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Proficient experience in C++.
• 3-5 years developing Windows desktop applications.
• Proven experience with OOP design and development.
• Solid understanding of Windows internals.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and spoken communication skills to interface with multi-functional teams.
• Proactive, conscientious, and a team player.

Nice-to-have Experience and Assets:

• Prior experience with Qt and QML
• Prior experience with multimedia and audio/video processing and streaming
• Mobile application development experience
• Knowledge of DirectX and OpenGL
• Familiarity with network programming and communication protocols
• Prior experience developing Windows Store applications.
• Background in game development

Academic Credentials:

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or Computer Science

Location:

• Austin, Texas

AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.