Principal Software Development Engineer - AI/ML Compilers

AMD - Advanced Micro Devices

Cologne, Germany

AMD is looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this position, you will lead, design, architect and build the compiler and software stack for optimizing Deep Learning workloads for our next-gen devices. You will help lead the evolution of AMD's compiler by proposing and creating advanced optimizations and transformations targeting our XDNA devices as well as planning and designing the architecture runway of our product. You will be using C++ and Python as well as open-source technology like LLVM, TVM, MLIR to perform your tasks.

As a principal member of the technical staff you will be leading and providing guidance junior architects and developers. You will work with the very latest hardware and software technology. You will help us drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a person with strong technical leadership capabilities as well as with an innovative and problem-solving mindset. Having a keen eye for Software architecture of compiler and optimization tools is key. We want someone diligent and passionate about Technology. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in tools development and compiler engineering, solvers/optimizers, AI acceleration, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators. We are looking for a true industry expert that will help us guide our team to success!

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of industry experience leading/owning technical topics, or architecting components, in a complex software compiler environment;
10+ years of industry experience designing and developing AI/ML compilers, ideally with MLIR/LLVM;
Experience leading junior and senior engineers;
Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C++ and Python, with strong industry experience;
Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles, data structures, design patterns and algorithms;
Experience with either using AI accelerators or compiling to an accelerator/ASIC/FPGA;
Knowledge of data motion networks, data flow programming models, and optimized AI libraries is a plus;
Knowledge of optimization problems, ideally with solvers like OR-tools or Gurobi, is a plus;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Excellent techical leadership skills;
Excellent communication, teamwork and ability to deliver high quality projects on time.