Lead DPDK/SPDK Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize DPDK-based data plane applications to maximize performance
• Execute and analyze complex benchmarking workloads across CPU, GPU, and NPU platforms
• Perform system-level tuning including OS, BIOS, and firmware for optimal performance
• Automate benchmarking and profiling workflows to increase engineering efficiency
• Analyze system logs and generate actionable insights for performance improvements

Requirements

• Mandatory hands-on DPDK development experience
• 5+ years of experience in system software or performance engineering
• Strong understanding of Linux systems and OS internals
• Proficiency in C/C++ for system-level programming
• Experience using performance benchmarking and profiling tools (e.g., perf, ftrace)
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation tasks
• Exposure to x86 or ARM architectures
• Familiarity with CPU/GPU performance concepts and SoC platforms

About the Company

AMD is on a mission to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers to PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges through a culture of collaboration and execution excellence.