staff Software Engineer tech_leadership 3+ yrs · Posted Mar 9, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in Calgary, Canada. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, CUDA, System Design and roughly 3+ years of relevant work.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Calgary, Canada
Experience
3+ years
Department
Engineering
Posted
Mar 9, 2026
AI Summary
GPU software engineer developing high-performance libraries for AMD Instinct GPUs using C++, Python, HIP, and assembly. Optimize applications, refactor codebases for maintainability, and debug performance issues across hardware configurations. Requires strong C++/Python skills, low-level optimization experience, and independent problem-solving ability.

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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.  

GPU SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

 

THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for a specialized software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

 

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