Systems Software Development Engineer - CPU / APU Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 80318-en-us)

Description

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

Join AMD's Advanced System Development (ASD) team within Client Platform Systems, where we create intelligent system-level technologies that optimize power, performance, and user experience across next-generation computing platforms. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will help define and develop innovative platform features that improve how users interact with AMD-powered systems.

In this role, you will collaborate across engineering disciplines including platform architecture, power/performance engineering, validation, release engineering, and software teams. You will transform product requirements into scalable engineering solutions while contributing to technologies that directly impact millions of end users.

THE PERSON

You are a curious systems thinker who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and translating high-level requirements into practical engineering solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments and can effectively partner with stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

You possess strong analytical skills, learning agility, and a passion for understanding how platform components work together to deliver exceptional user experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate product requirements into engineering specifications and technical solutions
• Participate in end-to-end feature development from requirements through validation and release
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful feature integration
• Analyze system-level interactions involving CPU, memory, operating systems, and peripherals
• Support design reviews, validation activities, and feature optimization efforts
• Drive engineering problem-solving through data analysis and systems thinking
• Contribute to scalable, maintainable, and reusable engineering solutions
• Partner with subject matter experts to evaluate technical tradeoffs and platform capabilities

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with system-level hardware and software architectures
• Knowledge of CPU, memory, operating system, and peripheral interactions
• Experience participating in product or feature development lifecycles
• Familiarity with requirements analysis, specification development, and validation processes
• Background in platform systems, computer architecture, systems software, embedded systems, or related domains
• Experience working in semiconductor, computing, or technology environments
• Exposure to Git/GitHub workflows, code reviews, and configuration management practices
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools and modern development methodologies

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related Engineering Discipline

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.