Software Development Engineer - Database Development

Software Development Engineer – Database Development

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Base pay range

$148,720.00 / yr – $223,080.00 / yr

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

AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

The Person

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer with strong expertise in database design and optimization. This role is critical for building robust, scalable, and high‑performance data solutions that power our applications. The ideal candidate will design efficient database schemas , optimize for memory and performance , and define API interfaces to enable seamless data access.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Profiling tools teams and Product Management to define the tools requirement
• Collaborate with 3rd Party Open‑Source for development
• Design normalized and optimized database schemas for new and existing applications
• Implement indexing, partitioning, and caching strategies to ensure efficient data retrieval
• Conduct profiling and tuning of queries, stored procedures, and database configurations
• Optimize database systems for low latency, high throughput, and minimal memory footprint
• Define and implement APIs for secure and efficient database access
• Implement robust data validation, backup, and recovery strategies
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices for data protection
• Work closely with software engineers, architects, and product teams to align database solutions with business requirements
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database structures, APIs, and operational procedures
• This is a hybrid role as the hiring team will require the candidate to work for 3 days in the Markham office

Preferred Experience

Academic Credentials

Location

Markham, ON

Benefits

Benefits offered are described : AMD benefits at a glance.

Recruitment Policy

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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