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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. AMD together we advance_ TEAM LEAD – AI COMPILER ENGINEER (NPU) Location : Cologne, Germany Team : AI Compiler Development Level : Senior / Technical Lead THE ROLE : We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Compiler Engineer to lead the development of AMD’s next-generation compiler stack for NPUs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team of talented engineers, drive architectural decisions, and contribute directly to the implementation of novel compiler optimizations and fusion techniques. You’ll be working at the intersection of AI and systems, helping shape the future of high-performance AI workloads on AMD hardware. THE PERSON : You are a technical leader with a passion for compilers, AI, and performance optimization. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. You bring deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to deliver high-impact results. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Lead the design and development of the compiler stack for AMD’s NPU architecture Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence Architect and implement advanced graph fusion and optimization techniques Collaborate with hardware architects, ML framework teams, and runtime engineers Drive performance analysis and tuning across ML models and benchmarks Contribute to the evolution of MLIR and LLVM-based infrastructure Stay current with trends in AI compilers, ML frameworks, and hardware acceleration REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Strong C++ and Python programming skills Deep understanding of compiler internals, IRs, and optimization pipelines Hands-on experience with MLIR, LLVM, and ONNX / ONNX Runtime Familiarity with PyTorch, Triton, or other ML frameworks Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring Experience with performance tuning and low-level system optimization Excellent communication and collaboration skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Experience with NPU, GPU, or other AI accelerator architectures Contributions to open-source compiler or ML projects Background in machine learning or numerical computing Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, CI / CD, profilers, debuggers) EDUCATION : Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field #LI-CC5 #LI-HYBRID 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.TEAM LEAD – AI COMPILER ENGINEER (NPU) Location : Cologne, Germany Team : AI Compiler Development Level : Senior / Technical Lead THE ROLE : We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Compiler Engineer to lead the development of AMD’s next-generation compiler stack for NPUs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team of talented engineers, drive architectural decisions, and contribute directly to the implementation of novel compiler optimizations and fusion techniques. You’ll be working at the intersection of AI and systems, helping shape the future of high-performance AI workloads on AMD hardware. THE PERSON : You are a technical leader with a passion for compilers, AI, and performance optimization. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. You bring deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to deliver high-impact results. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Lead the design and development of the compiler stack for AMD’s NPU architecture Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence Architect and implement advanced graph fusion and optimization techniques Collaborate with hardware architects, ML framework teams, and runtime engineers Drive performance analysis and tuning across ML models and benchmarks Contribute to the evolution of MLIR and LLVM-based infrastructure Stay current with trends in AI compilers, ML frameworks, and hardware acceleration REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Strong C++ and Python programming skills Deep understanding of compiler internals, IRs, and optimization pipelines Hands-on experience with MLIR, LLVM, and ONNX / ONNX Runtime Familiarity with PyTorch, Triton, or other ML frameworks Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring Experience with performance tuning and low-level system optimization Excellent communication and collaboration skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Experience with NPU, GPU, or other AI accelerator architectures Contributions to open-source compiler or ML projects Background in machine learning or numerical computing Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, CI / CD, profilers, debuggers) EDUCATION : Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field #LI-CC5 #LI-HYBRID 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.