MTS Software Development Engineer

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About the role

Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) Software Development Engineer to research, design, develop, and/or test operating systems-level software, compilers, and/or network distribution software for semiconductor operations. This role involves applying principles and techniques of engineering and mathematical analysis to deliver compiler tools supporting heterogeneous systems, including AI Engine processors, x86/ARM processors, and GPU/FPGA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for enhancements and new products.
• Develop software and tools in support of design, infrastructure, and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based, and internet-related tools.
• Define proprietary platform(s), including hardware and software components.
• Drive software and systems solutions, including development and product definitions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop systems-level software, addressing significant and unique technical challenges.
• Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance with independent judgment and minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of computers, electronics, engineering principles, and best practices to design, develop, and test AMD systems and products.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in a closely related engineering role.
• Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role (or five (5) years with a Bachelor’s degree).

Skills

The following skills are required (minimum two (2) years of experience in each):

• C and C++ programming language
• LLVM
• Compiler backend development
• Compiler toolchain development
• Data structures
• Object-oriented design
• Dataflow graph programming model
• Assembly language
• Computer architecture
• Linker and ELF toolchain
• Memory management
• DMA programming and configuration
• SystemC modeling and simulation
• C modeling
• Multi-threading software development
• Code optimization
• Software performance analysis
• Software debugging
• Software verification
• CAD tools and waveform analysis tools
• System architecture
• Linux environments
• GNU toolchain
• Git and Perforce version control systems
• Shell environments

Benefits

AMD offers a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see AMD benefits at a glance.