mid software engineering Backend Engineer ic · Posted Mar 31, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a mid-level Backend Engineer in the software engineering function based in Shenzhen, China. The posting calls out experience with Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems.

Role
Backend Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Shenzhen, China
Department
Engineering
Posted
Mar 31, 2026

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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

We are seeking an experienced Power and Performance Optimization Engineer with strong hands-on and analytical skills. In this role, you will work closely with customers to diagnose and resolve performance and efficiency challenges across core, I/O, and application‑level workloads in datacenter environments.

This position is highly cross-functional and customer-facing, requiring strong technical depth, clear communication, and the ability to translate performance insights into measurable product and business impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Study and apply BIOS and OS level power management features to analyze and resolve power efficiency and performance issues on AMD EPYC™ server platforms.
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on AMD careers →
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