Fall 2024 PhD GPU Developer Co-op/Intern

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 

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As a Co-op student, you can make an immediate contribution to AMD's next generation of technology innovations. We have a dynamic, high-energy work environment, filled with expert employees, and unique opportunities for developing your career. You will have the opportunity to connect with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events and much more. With AMD, you can get hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge in the workforce.
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LOCATION: San Jose, CA 

ONSITE: This role requires the student to work from the San Jose office throughout the duration of the Co-op/Intern term.

PROGRAM TERM:
Fall: Start Date Aug 19th or Sept 9th, 2024

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• You will be responsible for writing high-performance GPU kernels for AMD’s Machine Learning and Deep Learning Library: MIOpen
• You will be porting and optimizing algorithms for new GPU hardware
• You will build, run, and analyze performance of benchmarks and application on GPU accelerated platforms.
• You will assess the capabilities of development tools and runtime environment in terms of capabilities, performance, and usability.
• You will explore the benefits of different code optimization techniques.
• You will perform code reviews, build unit tests, author detailed documentation related to their work, and work with on-site and offshore teams to deliver the software solutions on schedule.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• tools, APIs including Python, C/C , sh/batch scripting
• You are familiar with computer architect and GPU architect.
• You have experience using version control software such as Git.
• You have basic knowledge of software development lifecycle, SW practices including debugging, test, revision control, documentation, and bug tracking.
• You have exposure to deep neural network machine learning technologies and modern machine learning programming frameworks.
• You have experience working with and developing virtualization containers and package managers for code deployment.
• You have familiarity with Linux command line.

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART:

• You have knowledge about BLAS operators and GEMM optimization.
• You have experience with CUDA programming and CUTLASS preferred.
• You have some experience using AMD or Nvidia GPU compute products.
• You are familiar with performance analysis, hot-spot identification.
• You have experience developing GPU kernels, analyzing and quantifying benefits of GPU offloading.
• You have experience using build tools (make, cmake) and containers (Docker, Singularity).

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.  

BENEFITS:
Healthcare coverage, dental and vision
Paid holidays
Relocation stipend
Education assistance for required Co-op/Intern course.

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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.