Software Core Development Engineer

AMD salaries: range is provided; actual pay based on skills and experience.

AMD's mission is to build great products accelerating next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. We value bold ideas, human ingenuity and diverse perspectives.

Custom Software Engineering (CSE) team hiring for two positions: 1) Display Abstraction Layer (DAL) engineering; 2) Kernel Mode Driver (KMD) engineering. You will debug and resolve issues on desktop and mobile platforms, work with prototype hardware, and improve overall software quality.

The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering, has advanced debugging experience, and leads complex issues to resolution. You are systems‑and‑data‑minded, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and communicate effectively across teams. Experience with AI model integrations or optimizations is a bonus.

• Apply advanced debugging skills to investigate and close DAL/display or kernel driver issues.
• Collaborate with teammates to understand design architecture and propose fixes or enhancements.
• Stay informed on software & hardware trends, especially in kernel driver space.
• Develop technical relationships with peers, architects, and partners.
• Share subject‑matter expertise with the team.

• Strong background in C/C++ and object‑oriented programming.
• Solid understanding of display technologies or graphics kernel driver features.
• Expertise in debugging, root‑cause analysis, and fix implementation.
• Knowledge of AI software frameworks.
• Attention to detail and ability to write high‑quality code.
• Windows OS architecture knowledge of kernel subsystem.
• Experience with Windows debugging methodologies.
• Concurrent programming and threading API experience.
• Familiarity with development tools such as GitHub, debuggers, profilers.
• Effective problem‑solving, critical thinking, time management, and prioritization.
• Self‑driven and sense of ownership.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

AMD is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Markham, Ontario, Canada