Sr. Software Development Engineer  – GPU Kernel Development

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As a core member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in  optimizing  and developing deep learning frameworks for AMD GPUs. Your  expertise  will be critical in enhancing GPU kernels, deep learning models, and training/inference performance across multi-GPU and multi-node systems. You will engage with both internal GPU library teams and open-source maintainers to ensure seamless integration of optimizations,  utilizing   cutting-edge  compiler technologies and advanced engineering principles to drive continuous improvement.       THE PERSON:       Seeking an Industry Leading Expert C++ developer with advanced technical and analytical skills in Linux environments. The ideal candidate will excel in providing technical leadership, guiding teams, and driving projects/initiatives independently. You will define goals, scope, and own development efforts while collaborating effectively within a high-performing team.

Optimize  Deep Learning Frameworks:  Enhance and  optimize  frameworks like TensorFlow and  PyTorch  for AMD GPUs in open-source repositories.   Develop GPU Kernels:  Create and  optimize  GPU kernels to maximize performance for specific AI operations.   Develop & Optimize Models:  Design and  optimize  deep learning models specifically for AMD GPU performance.   Collaborate with GPU Library Teams:  Work closely with internal teams to analyze and improve training and inference performance on AMD GPUs.   Collaborate with Open-Source Maintainers:  Engage with framework maintainers to ensure code changes are aligned with requirements and integrated upstream.   Work in Distributed Computing Environments:   Optimize  deep learning performance on both scale-up (multi-GPU) and scale-out (multi-node) systems.   Utilize Cutting-Edge Compiler Tech:   Leverage  advanced compiler technologies to improve deep learning performance.   Optimize  Deep Learning Pipeline:  Enhance the full pipeline, including integrating graph compilers.   Software Engineering Best Practices:  Apply sound engineering principles to ensure robust, maintainable solutions.   Lead ,  Guide  & Mentor :  Provide strategic direction and mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth and collaboration through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.

GPU Kernel Development & Optimization:   Deep  expertise  in designing and  optimizing  GPU kernels for deep learning on AMD GPUs using HIP, CUDA, and assembly (ASM). Strong knowledge of AMD architectures (GCN, RDNA) and low-level programming to maximize performance for AI operations,  leveraging  tools like Compute Kernel (CK), CUTLASS, and Triton for multi-GPU and multi-platform performance.   Deep Learning Integration:   Proven ability and experience to integrate GPU-accelerated  compute  into ML frameworks (e.g.,  PyTorch , TensorFlow), with a focus on throughput, scalability, and efficient execution for training and inference workloads.   Software Engineering  Excellence :   Advanced  proficiency  in Python and C++ with deep experience in performance tuning, debugging, and robust test design,