
Senior Backend Software Engineer (HPC/AI & Distributed Systems)
Role summary
AMD is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to contribute to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI initiatives. This role involves building scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications using Python frameworks, designing and optimizing databases, and managing CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using containerization and orchestration tools, implement security best practices, and troubleshoot performance issues. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintaining technical documentation are key responsibilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong object-oriented programming skills, experience with concurrent programming, and a passion for software engineering and driving complex issues to resolution.
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
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.
The Role
AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks
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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
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
Key Responsibilities
- Build scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications using Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI.
- Design and optimize relational and/or NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Set up and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including containerization with Docker, orchestration with Kubernetes or Ansible. Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions; troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
- Apply best practices for application and infrastructure security, including secrets management and vulnerability assessments.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and maintain clear technical documentation.
Preferred Experience
- Strong object-oriented programming background, Python preferred
- Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
- Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
- Experience with Windows, Linux and/or Android operating system development
- Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills
Academic Credentials
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
*Benefits offered are described:*
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*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.*
Sample AMD interview questions
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Develop a service for managing distributed locking.
system designmedium - 2
Merge a New Interval Merge a new interval into a list of non-overlapping intervals. Input: intervals = [[1,2],[3,5],[6,7],[8,10],[12,16]], newInterval = [4,8] Output: [[1,2],[3,10],[12,16]] Explanation: The new interval overlaps with [3,5], [6,7], and [8,10], merging them all into the unified block [3,10].
codingmedium - 3
Aggressive Cows Maximize the minimum distance between aggressive cows in stalls. Input: stalls = [0,4,3,7,10,9], cows = 3 Output: 4 Explanation: Placing the cows at positions 0, 4, and 10 yields a maximum possible minimum distance of 4 between any two cows.
codingmedium - 4
Longest Consecutive Sequence Determine the length of the longest consecutive elements sequence. Input: nums = [0,3,7,2,5,8,4,6,0,1] Output: 9 Explanation: The longest consecutive sequence is 0 through 8 (length 9), utilizing a hash set to check connectivity in linear time.
codingmedium - 5
Reverse Nodes in k-Group Reverse nodes in k-group in a linked list. Input: head = [1,2,3,4,5], k = 3 Output: [3,2,1,4,5] Explanation: The first 3 elements are reversed, while the remaining 2 are left untouched since they don't form a complete group.
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