Cloud Infrastructure Software Engineer – Semiconductor Design

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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. 

Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

The AMD CAD Infrastructure team develops and supports the platform that automates chip design workflows. The platform coordinates tens of thousands of processing cores and terabytes of memory across multiple data centers to build, test, and validate AMD’s next-generation chip designs. In this role, you will contribute to systems that support the development of CPUs, GPUs, and related technologies using advanced tools and engineering practices.

THE PERSON:

You apply relevant technologies and are open to learning new tools and techniques. You have experience building and improving tools and systems with a focus on performance, reliability, maintainability, and documentation. You collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams, locations, and time zones and communicate technical information clearly through appropriate written and verbal channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and improve AMD’s multi-cloud data distribution platform
• Develop software that automates and streamlines AMD’s chip development workflows
• Promote consistent, maintainable, and documented software engineering practices within the team and across the organization

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience developing and maintaining software using Python and shell scripting
• Experience using approved AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or comparable solutions, to improve productivity or automate workflows
• Experience administering databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or comparable systems
• Experience using cloud storage and compute technologies such as S3, EC2, or comparable services
• Experience administering Linux or Unix systems
• Experience using version control systems such as Perforce, Git, or comparable tools
• Experience with regression infrastructure or continuous integration and delivery systems such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or comparable tools

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

LOCATION:

• Markham, ON
• Vancouver, BC
• Ottawa, ON

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Qualifications

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.