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The Role:

We are the Windows Kernel Mode Driver Solutions Team and we are seeking the industry’s best C++ programmers, embedded tinkerers, Windows OS gurus, and PC gaming enthusiasts to help us build the next generation of AMD’s Window Graphics Driver.

We support a roadmap of graphics driver features that enable gamers, professionals, and creators to do more with AMD’s hardware. We focus on kernel mode, but regularly branch out to user mode drivers, application development, and firmware. We are perhaps the most technologically diverse SW team at AMD and have an incredible culture of teamwork, passion, and diversity. Join us and help push pixels to screens around the world!

The Person:

If you're a quick learner with an innate desire to solve tough problems, write solid C/C++, have an affinity for operating systems, embedded devices, or PC gaming, and want the flexibility to work in any layer of the software stack, you’ll be a great fit for our team. Communication and passion are key!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop differentiating software features in the Windows Kernel Mode Driver using C/C++. Examples include AFMF, Radeon Super Resolution, ReLive Game DVR, Enhanced Sync, DGMA, 10 bit, AMD Smart technologies, and more
• Debug challenging problems using WinDbg, GPUView, and other tools
• Bring-up bleeding edge Radeon Graphics gaming and workstation products, like the 9070 XTand W7900
• Work directly with Microsoft to introduce graphics driver support for the latest Windows operating systems
• Deliver AMD's Radeon Adrenalin and Enterprise Software, with focus on enhancing stability, performance, power, and security.
• Interface with other software components, such as user mode drivers, firmware, and the operating system itself

Preferred Experience:

• Proven C++ programmer
• Understand Object-Oriented design and computer architecture
• Comfortable with OS internals such as multithreading, virtual memory, interrupts, DMA, etc
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator
• Has some experience with at least a few of the following:
• Very large code bases
• Kernel debugging and driver development
• Game development
• Embedded programming and/or bring-up
• Operating systems and computer architecture
• GPU graphics/compute APIs: Vulkan, Open CL/GL, CUDA, DirectX, etc.
• Driver development tools: WinDBG, GitHub, GPUView, ADK, Visual Studio, etc.

Academic Credentials:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

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