FPGA Place & Route Software Engineer
AMD · San Jose, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Data Structures, Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
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Job description
from AMD careersWHAT 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 a specialized software engineer to create innovative solutions for FPGA-based emulation and prototyping platforms. You will be part of a core team that works closely with industry leading partners on improving FPGA compilation for emulation and prototyping platform designs.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should be passionate about creating a better FPGA compile solution for AMD’s partners in the emulation and prototyping industry. Must be able to work on a range of different problems. Must be able to communicate effectively and work with different teams across AMD.