MTS Software System Design Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Shanghai, Shanghai (Job ID 80732-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE: 

The right engineer will drive adoption of AI‑assisted automation to improve engineering productivity across development, testing, and design workflows. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, working closely with software, validation, and infrastructure teams to apply AI tools that reduce manual effort, accelerate iteration, and improve overall output. This is a highly collaborative role spanning multiple engineering disciplines and global teams, with responsibility for identifying automation opportunities, implementing practical AI‑enabled solutions, and helping scale proven workflows into regular engineering practice.

THE PERSON: 

Your curiosity will drive your learning and innovation to improve how we as a group, and an organization, can get better every day. Your peers will provide you a results-oriented and encouraging environment for your career growth, fueling your opportunity to be a part of Delighting Our Customers.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Partner with engineering teams to apply AI‑assisted tools and automation across development, testing, and design workflows to improve efficiency and output. 
• Work hands‑on with software, validation, and infrastructure teams to identify repetitive or manual engineering tasks and prototype AI‑enabled automation solutions that reduce or eliminate processes or workflows.
• Use modern AI development tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, agent‑based workflows, automated analysis tools) to support activities such as code development, refactoring, test creation, debugging, and documentation. 
• Work across engineering teams and subject areas spanning silicon, firmware, hardware, and software.
• Coordinate debug of issues and drive them to closure.
• Pull together meetings, set up clear agendas and follow up on action items.
• Deliver regular progress updates toward program goals.
• Make tough decisions such as priority calls based on partial or incomplete data.
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 5+ years in product development or systems engineering with hardware platforms and their software & firmware.
• Experience with AI‑based coding assistants or automation tools used for code generation, refactoring, debugging, or test creation. TOOLS: GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude / Claude Code 
• Experience with end‑to‑end software flows, including development, integration, and testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems, automated testing frameworks, or developer productivity tooling.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and how large language models are applied to engineering workflows.
• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows development environments.
• Excellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, planning, and technical leadership skills 
• Proven record of accomplishment in delivering large multi-functional product solutions 
• Experience working in a fast-paced matrixed technical organization and multi-site environment  
• Product or program management 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent 

#LI-EH1

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.