Software Development Eng : Gpu / Ai

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER : GPU / AI
The Role
AMD is looking for a strategic software engineering lead who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology. 
The Person
An ideal candidate should demonstrate flexibility, strong motivation, and ability to work as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities

• Should be flexible to work with on-site and offshore teams.
• Must be eager to learn new and emerging technologies and ramp up quickly.
• Must work independently and be self-motivated.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve critical system/software issues.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Linux Kernel and device driver development
• Experience in developing projects in UNIX/Linux environment
• GPU / Parallel programming experience is highly preferred
• Strong understanding on OS and computer architecture
• Strong programming skills, especially in C/C++
• Scripting language (Python, Perl, Shell Scripting) knowledge is desired

Academic Credentials

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related subjects, or equivalent experience.

Location:
Markham, ON, Canada
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