Software Development Engineer - Contract

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 Diagnostics Engineering team is responsible for delivering functional, system, and stress diagnostics across CPU, APU, and dGPU platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing and customizing diagnostics solutions that validate AMD’s industry-leading high-performance products.

You will collaborate closely with SoC leads, program managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure full feature coverage, system-level validation, and successful product deployment in real-world environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, influence product quality, and contribute to innovations across client and embedded platforms.

THE PERSON

You are a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You enjoy solving complex system-level problems and have a passion for bridging hardware and software. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to improve quality and efficiency.

You communicate effectively across teams, take ownership of deliverables, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity while delivering robust solutions. A continuous learner mindset and interest in emerging technologies, including AI-driven methodologies, will help you succeed in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive diagnostics customization to ensure compatibility with diverse customer hardware and software environments
Partner with SoC leads and program managers to support execution across client and embedded CPU/GPU programs
Own end-to-end diagnostics quality, coverage, and completeness across multiple projects
Define and implement diagnostics requirements to achieve feature coverage and hardware bug detection targets
Lead system-level validation, including multi-IP feature verification, power and performance evaluation, and stress testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support key milestones such as bring-up, feature enablement, and production readiness
Triage internal and external issues, guide debugging efforts, and improve diagnostics coverage
Drive efficiency through process improvements, automation, and AI/ML-driven initiatives

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Strong experience in software or firmware development with exposure to CPU/GPU hardware systems
Proficiency in Linux development environments, including device drivers, user-space programming, shell scripting, and toolchains (GCC/Clang)
Solid understanding of CPU architectures (x86, ARM64, RISC-V)
Familiarity with BIOS, GPU, PCIe, DDR, PMU, or RAS firmware development
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience with SoC or board-level debugging and test methodologies
Hands-on experience with development tools such as debuggers, profilers, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Exposure to AI/ML applications is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.