senior Software Engineer ic · Posted Jul 10, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with C++, C, Linux, Data Structures.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Engineering
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
AI Summary
Senior software engineer developing bare metal firmware, drivers, and tools for AMD-Xilinx SOCs. Validate SW features, contribute to feature teams, and handle functional safety and security artifacts. Collaborate across teams on scalable architecture design.

Job description

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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 looking for a dynamic, upbeat software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.  

 

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for Software engineering development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Validate new SW features before releasing them to customers 
  • Contribute to a high-functioning feature team
  • Software Development: Develop Bare Metal firmware, drivers or tools/apps for bring-up, initialization, platform & power management of AMD-Xilinx SOCs and Boards.
  • Safety & Security: Responsible for all the phases of functional-safety (FuSa) artifacts & security best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with multiple teams to deliver key planning solutions and the technology to support them 
  • Help contribute to the design and implementation of future architecture for a highly scalable, durable, and innovative system 
  • Work very closely with dev teams and Project Managers to drive results 
  • Continuous learning: Willingness to learn broadly on the job.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Hands-on experience in C, C++
  • Understanding of object-oriented-design principles 
  • Understanding of Software Engineering principles, Data structure, algorithms, Computer Architecture, Embedded systems, Operating Systems concepts and multithread programming
  • Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline 

 

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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