WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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.
Join AMD’s SimNow AI team and lead the evolution of how we build, maintain, and scale large‑scale pre‑silicon simulation software using AI and large language models (LLMs). SimNow is an advanced C++ simulator that supports validation of the software‑visible behavior of next‑generation AMD designs.In this role, you will set technical direction and build production‑grade AI systems that automate device model generation, enable large‑scale refactoring, and transform how engineers interact with complex simulation infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of deep C++ systems engineering, AI/ML for code generation, and pre‑silicon validation workflows, collaborating closely with simulation engineers, hardware architects, and validation teams across AMD.You will operate as a technical leader, owning architecture decisions, mentoring other engineers, and driving adoption of AI‑assisted workflows across the organization.THE PERSONThe ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who thrives in complex systems and enjoys tackling ambiguous, high‑impact problems. You are comfortable reasoning about large legacy codebases, designing maintainable architectures, and balancing innovation with production reliability.You approach problems systematically, communicate clearly in design reviews and written documentation, and value mentorship and knowledge sharing. You are motivated by building tools and platforms that amplify the productivity of other engineers, and you bring a pragmatic, responsible mindset to applying AI in real engineering environments.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical LeadershipArchitect end‑to‑end AI pipelines for SimNow automation, spanning specification ingestion, planning, multi‑level C++ code generation, validation, and deploymentLead design and code reviews, making technical decisions that balance scalability, safety, and long‑term maintainabilityMentor engineers on modern C++ best practices, large‑scale system design, and AI‑assisted development techniquesCollaborate with SimNow core teams, hardware architects, and pre‑silicon validation engineers to translate requirements into robust solutionsHands‑On EngineeringDesign and build LLM‑based agents that generate complex C++ device models, including state machines, register callbacks, serialization, and multi‑layer architecturesDevelop codebase‑intelligence systems (e.g., RAG pipelines leveraging semantic analysis, clang tooling, cscope) to extract patterns from decades of C++ evolutionImplement closed‑loop build–test–iterate workflows where agents generate code, compile it, run tests, analyze failures, and refine outputs safelyExtend Python‑based test harnesses and build evaluation frameworks to measure correctness, specification compliance, and productivity impactAI/ML Systems & InfrastructureDesign scalable prompt and context‑engineering systems (templates, includes, pattern libraries) for complex multi‑step agentic workflowsBuild telemetry, metrics, and dashboards to understand AI effectiveness, quality, cost, and adoptionInstrument agent workflows with observability and feedback loops to support continuous improvementDrive best practices for AI‑assisted engineering across the pre‑silicon validation organizationREQUIRED EXPERIENCEC++ Software Engineering (Critical)10+ years of professional C++ experience with large, complex codebasesExpert‑level knowledge of modern C++ (C++11 and later), including templates, STL, RAII, smart pointers, move semantics, and advanced OOP patternsDeep understanding of compilation pipelines, linking, symbol resolution, and debugging complex build failuresProven experience designing and maintaining modular architectures in multi‑million‑line C++ systemsExperience modernizing or extending large legacy codebases without breaking existing functionalityStrong Python skills for test automation, evaluation, and infrastructure toolingAI/ML for Code GenerationProduction experience building AI‑powered systems, developer tools, or code‑generation pipelines
OR a demonstrated strong trajectory with substantial hands‑on LLM/agentic workExperience designing multi‑step agentic systems with tool use, state management, and iterative refinementStrong prompt and context‑engineering skills, including validation and guardrailsExperience defining metrics and evaluation strategies for code quality and correctnessPREFERRED EXPERIENCEPre‑silicon validation, functional simulation, or emulation workflowsReading and interpreting hardware specifications (block diagrams, register maps, signal definitions)Verilog/SystemVerilog familiarity or computer architecture backgroundExperience with clang/LLVM tooling or static analysis infrastructureTrack record of technical leadership in large engineering organizationsACADEMIC CREDENTIALSBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field#LI-SF1 #LI-Hybrid
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.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.Join AMD’s SimNow AI team and lead the evolution of how we build, maintain, and scale large‑scale pre‑silicon simulation software using AI and large language models (LLMs). SimNow is an advanced C++ simulator that supports validation of the software‑visible behavior of next‑generation AMD designs.In this role, you will set technical direction and build production‑grade AI systems that automate device model generation, enable large‑scale refactoring, and transform how engineers interact with complex simulation infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of deep C++ systems engineering, AI/ML for code generation, and pre‑silicon validation workflows, collaborating closely with simulation engineers, hardware architects, and validation teams across AMD.You will operate as a technical leader, owning architecture decisions, mentoring other engineers, and driving adoption of AI‑assisted workflows across the organization.THE PERSONThe ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who thrives in complex systems and enjoys tackling ambiguous, high‑impact problems. You are comfortable reasoning about large legacy codebases, designing maintainable architectures, and balancing innovation with production reliability.You approach problems systematically, communicate clearly in design reviews and written documentation, and value mentorship and knowledge sharing. You are motivated by building tools and platforms that amplify the productivity of other engineers, and you bring a pragmatic, responsible mindset to applying AI in real engineering environments.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical LeadershipArchitect end‑to‑end AI pipelines for SimNow automation, spanning specification ingestion, planning, multi‑level C++ code generation, validation, and deploymentLead design and code reviews, making technical decisions that balance scalability, safety, and long‑term maintainabilityMentor engineers on modern C++ best practices, large‑scale system design, and AI‑assisted development techniquesCollaborate with SimNow core teams, hardware architects, and pre‑silicon validation engineers to translate requirements into robust solutionsHands‑On EngineeringDesign and build LLM‑based agents that generate complex C++ device models, including state machines, register callbacks, serialization, and multi‑layer architecturesDevelop codebase‑intelligence systems (e.g., RAG pipelines leveraging semantic analysis, clang tooling, cscope) to extract patterns from decades of C++ evolutionImplement closed‑loop build–test–iterate workflows where agents generate code, compile it, run tests, analyze failures, and refine outputs safelyExtend Python‑based test harnesses and build evaluation frameworks to measure correctness, specification compliance, and productivity impactAI/ML Systems & InfrastructureDesign scalable prompt and context‑engineering systems (templates, includes, pattern libraries) for complex multi‑step agentic workflowsBuild telemetry, metrics, and dashboards to understand AI effectiveness, quality, cost, and adoptionInstrument agent workflows with observability and feedback loops to support continuous improvementDrive best practices for AI‑assisted engineering across the pre‑silicon validation organizationREQUIRED EXPERIENCEC++ Software Engineering (Critical)10+ years of professional C++ experience with large, complex codebasesExpert‑level knowledge of modern C++ (C++11 and later), including templates, STL, RAII, smart pointers, move semantics, and advanced OOP patternsDeep understanding of compilation pipelines, linking, symbol resolution, and debugging complex build failuresProven experience designing and maintaining modular architectures in multi‑million‑line C++ systemsExperience modernizing or extending large legacy codebases without breaking existing functionalityStrong Python skills for test automation, evaluation, and infrastructure toolingAI/ML for Code GenerationProduction experience building AI‑powered systems, developer tools, or code‑generation pipelines
OR a demonstrated strong trajectory with substantial hands‑on LLM/agentic workExperience designing multi‑step agentic systems with tool use, state management, and iterative refinementStrong prompt and context‑engineering skills, including validation and guardrailsExperience defining metrics and evaluation strategies for code quality and correctnessPREFERRED EXPERIENCEPre‑silicon validation, functional simulation, or emulation workflowsReading and interpreting hardware specifications (block diagrams, register maps, signal definitions)Verilog/SystemVerilog familiarity or computer architecture backgroundExperience with clang/LLVM tooling or static analysis infrastructureTrack record of technical leadership in large engineering organizationsACADEMIC CREDENTIALSBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field#LI-SF1 #LI-Hybrid
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.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.
Read Less