Posted 23 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer – Kernel & Device Drivers (Temp 1 Year Contract)
@ AMD, Inc.
Markham, Ontario
Overview
AMD is hiring a senior software engineer on a one-year temporary contract to work on kernel and device driver software. The role involves developing and validating software for new technology and product introductions, and contributing to future system architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and drive execution of software for new technology and product introductions
- Validate new software features before release to customers
- Contribute to a high-functioning feature team
- Collaborate with multiple teams on planning solutions and supporting technology
- Help design future scalable, durable system architecture
Requirements summary:
- Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C and C++
- Solid kernel driver or embedded development experience
- Strong software engineering fundamentals including OS concepts and multithreading
- Experience with graphics, display or power management drivers, preferably on Windows
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer or software engineering or related discipline
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science |
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AMD, Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 105 |
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Responsibilities
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for Software engineering development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and drive execution of comprehensive, highly effective software for sophisticated new technology and new product introduction projects
- Validate new SW features before releasing them to customers
- Contribute to a high-functioning feature team
- Collaborate closely with multiple teams to deliver key planning solutions and the technology to support them
- Help contribute to the design and implementation of future architecture for a highly scalable, durable, and innovative system
- Work very closely with dev teams and Project Managers to drive results
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Programming Languages: Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C, C++
- Driver or Embedded Development: Solid experience with either kernel driver development or embedded development
- Software Engineering Fundamentals: Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, Operating Systems concepts, and multithreaded programming
- Development Tools & AI: Excellent design and code development skills using modern software tools and techniques for development and debugging — including commercial AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) to boost development productivity and the ability to develop AI agents to automate development workflows
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- GPU & Power Management: Experience with graphics, display or power management driver, preferably on a Windows based system
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
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Qualifications
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
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.
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