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EDA - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
THE ROLE:
AMD is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to work on core logic synthesis and optimization technologies within the Vivado FPGA toolchain. You will join a specialized team responsible for improving the performance, scalability, and quality of results (QOR) of AMD’s FPGA implementation software, working with performance‑critical systems used by customers worldwide.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct research and development of novel algorithms for logic synthesis and optimization
- Deliver multi-fold improvements in quality of results (QOR), runtime, and memory.
- Evaluate new FPGA architecture features and their impact on existing implementation tools.
- Modernize and extend mature C++ codebases by retiring legacy implementations and introducing new techniques
- Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
- Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
- Debug/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
- Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Strong object-oriented programming background, C/C++ preferred
Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
Experience with Windows, Linux and/or Android operating system development
Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
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