AMD

Designs chips for computers and AI systems

Lead GPU SDK Engineer - Data Analysis & Frame Timing Focus

Game EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGdańsk, PolandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Expert proficiency in HLSL and Direct3D 12.
Expert experience implementing, configuring, and optimizing DXGI Swapchain.
Deep understanding of GPU pipeline timing and synchronization.
Advanced data analysis and statistical methods for performance characterization.
Knowledge of frame timing analysis and presentation optimization techniques.
Experience measuring and optimizing input latency.
Experience with game engine architecture and integration, including Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines.
Experience in game development or real-time rendering applications.
Experience using GPU profiling and performance analysis tools.
Expertise in parallel algorithms and optimization patterns.
Strong understanding of display technologies and refresh rate handling.
Proven SDK/API architecture and delivery experience.
Expert C++ (C++17/20) proficiency and knowledge of modern design patterns.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design of GPU SDK components focused on data analysis, frame timing, and latency optimization.
Drive technical direction for frame pacing technologies, input latency reduction, and presentation optimization.
Implement and optimize DXGI Swapchain for various display configurations and timing requirements.
Analyze frame timing data to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities across the graphics pipeline.
Design and implement telemetry and profiling solutions for latency measurement.
Mentor the engineering team on performance analysis methodologies and timing-critical optimization techniques.
Partner with hardware architects, display technology teams, and game developers on frame timing and latency solutions.
Architect scalable API interfaces for frame pacing and latency measurement tools.
Define validation frameworks and quality standards for timing-critical SDK features.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Windows Compositor and DWM interaction.
Knowledge of variable refresh rate technologies (VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync).
Knowledge of HDR and advanced display features.
Experience with shader compilation pipelines and intermediate representations, including DXIL and SPIR-V.
Experience with machine-learning frameworks for performance prediction and analysis.
Experience with validation frameworks and automated testing.
Deep GPU hardware architecture knowledge, including AMD RDNA, NVIDIA, or Intel architectures.
Knowledge of operating-system-level graphics subsystems.
Experience with Vulkan present modes and timing extensions.
Knowledge of real-time systems and scheduling.
AAA game development experience.
Cross-platform development expertise.
Experience with advanced statistical analysis and data visualization tools.

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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.

Core Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design of GPU SDK components focused on data analysis, frame timing, and latency optimization
Drive technical direction for frame pacing technologies, input latency reduction, and presentation optimization
Expert implementation and optimization of DXGI Swapchain for various display configurations and timing requirements
Deep analysis of frame timing data, identifying bottlenecks and optimization opportunities across the graphics pipeline
Design and implement comprehensive telemetry and profiling solutions for latency measurement
Mentor engineering team on performance analysis methodologies and timing-critical optimization techniques
Strategic partnership with hardware architects, display technology teams, and game developers on frame timing and latency solutions
Architect scalable API interfaces for frame pacing and latency measurement tools
Define validation frameworks and quality standards for timing-critical SDK features

Required Technology Skills

Expert HLSL and Direct3D 12
Expert DXGI Swapchain implementation, configuration, and optimization
Deep understanding of GPU pipeline timing and synchronization
Advanced data analysis and statistical methods for performance characterization
Frame timing analysis and presentation optimization techniques
Input latency measurement and optimization
Game engine architecture and integration (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines)
Experience in game development or real-time rendering applications
GPU profiling and performance analysis tools
Expert parallel algorithms and optimization patterns
Strong understanding of display technologies and refresh rate handling
Proven SDK/API architecture and delivery
Expert C++ (C++17/20) with modern design patterns

Nice-to-Have Background

Windows Compositor and DWM interaction
Variable refresh rate technologies (VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync)
HDR and advanced display features
Shader compilation pipelines and IRs (DXIL, SPIR-V)
ML frameworks for performance prediction and analysis
Validation frameworks and automated testing
Deep GPU hardware architecture knowledge (AMD RDNA, NVIDIA, Intel)
OS-level graphics subsystem knowledge
Vulkan present modes and timing extensions
Real-time systems and scheduling
AAA game development experience
Cross-platform development expertise
Advanced statistical analysis and data visualization tools

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About the Company

AMD

Designs chips for computers and AI systems

AMD designs processors, graphics chips and AI accelerators for computer makers, cloud operators and businesses that build electronic devices. Its Ryzen processors power personal computers, while EPYC processors handle work in data centers and Radeon chips render graphics. Instinct accelerators run AI models, paired with software that developers use to train models and put them into production. AMD sells chips and related computing systems through equipment makers, distributors and retail channels, and contracts with outside foundries to fabricate its semiconductor designs. It was founded in 1969 and has its headquarters in Santa Clara, California.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Founded: 1969

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