staff Software Engineer tech_leadership Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Mar 12, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in San Jose, CA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with C, Git, Linux, System Design. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Location
San Jose, CA
Work mode
Hybrid
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Engineering
Posted
Mar 12, 2026
AI Summary
Staff-level software engineer optimizing performance of key applications and benchmarks using latest AMD hardware and software. Requires strong C/C++ programming, leadership skills, and experience with concurrent programming, debugging, and cross-team collaboration on ASIC bring-ups and architecture improvements.

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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: 

AMD is looking for an influential 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. 

 

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.  

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products 
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