Staff AI Engine Compiler Software Engineer - LLVM/VLIW, C++

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THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for a world class Compiler Engineer to help us build the next-generation, parallel-programming/compilation environment for current and future AMD XDNA devices, including the recently announced Ryzen AI, Alveo V70 and Versal ACAP. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for design and implementation of a LLVM-based compiler for AI Engines. You will get a chance to tackle cutting-edge, interesting and challenging problems working on compilers for heterogeneous multicore systems.

THE PERSON: 

We are looking for a person with strong technical leadership capabilities and an innovative and problem-solving mindset. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in compiler engineering, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Contribute, develop and enhance a Clang/LLVM based compiler toolchain targeting a unique VLIW architecture
- Take responsibility for continuous development, debugging and testing of the code you produce
- Collaborate closely with multiple teams to deliver key solutions to challenging, unsolved problems

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C++, ideally with industry experience
• Strong background in compiler engineering, ideally having worked with LLVM, and backend code generation in particular
• Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles, data structures and algorithms
• Solid understanding of processor architectures and micro-architectural performance considerations, ideally with some exposure to VLIW architectures
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading/owning technical topics, or architecting components, in a software product environment
• Good communication, teamwork and ability to deliver high quality projects on time
• Ability to work with corss-functional and geographically-distributed teams

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Master's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

LOCATION: San Jose, CA or Austin, TX

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