Multimedia Software Development Engineer
AMD
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Job Description
The Role: Multimedia Software Development Engineer at AMD
At AMD, we are dedicated to building exceptional products that drive next-generation computing experiences, from advanced AI and data centers to personal computing, gaming, and embedded systems. Our culture thrives on innovation and collaboration, believing that true progress stems from bold ideas, human ingenuity, and a shared passion for creating the extraordinary.
Joining AMD means becoming part of a culture where we push the boundaries of innovation to tackle the world's most significant challenges. We prioritize execution excellence, coupled with direct communication, humility, collaboration, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. Come shape the future of AI and beyond with us, and advance your career.
The Multimedia Drivers team plays a crucial role in showcasing AMD’s hardware capabilities, enabling the creation of compelling, responsive, high-quality multimedia applications that optimize battery life. As heterogeneous compute continues its industry expansion, multimedia remains a vital component in developing cutting-edge technology for the best possible visual experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement device drivers for new AMD GPU/APU products.
- Craft and build multimedia functionality to support new hardware, software, or operating system specifications.
- Reproduce, debug, and resolve graphics driver issues within specific hardware and software contexts.
- Craft and develop test applications and quality assurance programs.
The Person
As a Software Development Engineer on our team, your primary responsibility will involve the design, development, validation, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and/or Linux Device Drivers, APIs, SDKs, and applications for current and future generations of AMD Graphics Processing Units (GPU) and Accelerated Processing Units (APU), with a specific focus on multimedia functional areas.
Preferred Experience
- Strong C/C++ programming skills.
- Working experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, along with Object-Oriented Programming knowledge and skills.
- Proficiency in trouble-shooting, ability to triage, and root cause issue identification.
- Experience with x86 CPU architecture and System-On-Chip (SoC) bring-up.
- Kernel Mode Debugging skills, including experience with WinDbg, SoftICE, etc.
- Multimedia experience covering video codecs, color formats, and video processing algorithms.
- Familiarity with Perforce, Git, Remedy, and Jira.
Academic Credentials
A University Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering is required.
Key skills/competency
- C++ Programming
- Device Drivers
- Multimedia Software
- GPU/APU Development
- Kernel Debugging
- Windows Drivers
- Linux Drivers
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Video Codecs
- Troubleshooting
How to Get Hired at AMD
- Research AMD's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for drivers: Customize your resume to highlight C/C++ skills, device driver development, and multimedia experience relevant to AMD's GPU/APU roles.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare to discuss specific examples of debugging complex software, root cause analysis, and optimizing multimedia performance during interviews.
- Understand AMD's tech: Familiarize yourself with AMD's GPU/APU technologies, x86 architecture, and operating system kernel environments (Windows/Linux) to demonstrate technical depth.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Expect rigorous technical questions on C/C++, data structures, algorithms, and low-level system programming pertinent to driver development.
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