principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Oct 15, 2025

About this role

AMD is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Bash, Kubernetes.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Austin, TX
Department
Engineering
Posted
Oct 15, 2025
AI Summary
Performance Architect analyzing and optimizing AMD x86 processor workloads across embedded, networking, storage, and IoT markets. Requires deep processor micro-architecture expertise, performance modeling skills, and Linux performance analysis tools proficiency. Involves customer engagement, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Job description

from AMD careers


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:

As a Performance Architect in Embedded Processor Architecture, Engineering & Solutions (EPAES) team, you will provide deep technical expertise and technical leadership in analyzing and optimizing performance of workloads running on AMD x86 processors.

 

THE PERSON:

The successful person has the ability to establish and drive to goals including plan of record, timelines, budget, scope, performance and quality will be critical to success.  A passion for creating plans and working with a diverse list of internal and external customers is necessary for this critical and highly visible role. This role involves customer engagement in architecture and performance initiatives.  Professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication skills and occasional traveling are required.

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