Staff Software Development Engineer: GPU, AI/ML Ops & Quality Engineering

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:  In this role, you will provide our development team quality support for a library enabling GPU and multicore operations powering AI, LLM, and deep learning applications. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for our open-source, C++-based library, leveraging your expertise in test automation, continuous integration, and quality tooling. You will work closely with developers to ensure stability, reliability, and performance of the library via both automated tests and hands-on testing. THE PERSON:  We are seeking a senior developer with an eye for quality to join our team. If you're passionate about high-quality code and test-driven development, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Test Automation Development: Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Google Test (gtest) for an open-source, C++-based library.  CI/CD Integration: Integrate test automation frameworks into the GitHub Actions pipeline, ensuring seamless execution of tests and rapid feedback for developers. Tooling: Develop a common platform to collect and visualize Quality metrics, taking a data-driven approach to surfacing engineering health Bug Detection & Reporting: Identify, isolate, and report defects found during testing and work with developers to prioritize and resolve issues.  Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve the test infrastructure and methodologies, proposing tools or techniques that can improve the testability of the codebase.  Collaboration & Documentation: Work with cross-functional teams, document test results, and assist in creating user-friendly reports that communicate the quality status of the project.  Test Planning: Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new features and enhancements in the library.  Code Coverage: Develop and analyze solutions, identify gaps, and drive improvements in both test coverage and quality.  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  Proven experience as an SDET or in a similar role with a focus on C++ development and testing. Strong experience with GoogleTest (gtest) for unit and integration testing in C++. Hands-on experience with Jenkins or GitHub Actions for automating test execution and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools for automated testing. Proficiency in C++, including memory management, data structures, and algorithms. Experience working in Windows and Linux-based environments for development and testing. Familiarity with Docker or other containerization for managing test environments and consistent test execution. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, and with development tools and practices common in open-source communities. Familiarity with building/deploying web apps for the purpose of dashboarding and/or visualization Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to testing and debugging. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent. 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.