Job Description

Overview:

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_
Responsibilities:
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SENIOR BUILDS AUTOMATION ENGINEER

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THE ROLE:

AMD NTSG Team is looking for an experienced

Senior Builds Automation Engineer

to take ownership of our highly customized build system. This role involves optimizing and evolving our build pipelines, integrating them seamlessly with our CI system, and improving build performance and reliability.
You will work on complex software builds, ensuring efficient dependency management, cross-compilation, and packaging. Additionally, you will maintain and enhance our

Buildroot-based

system for packaging a Linux distribution, along with supporting various custom build requirements.####

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about

build systems, toolchains, and automation

. You should have hands-on experience working with large-scale software builds, improving build efficiency, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. A strong inclination toward optimizing build workflows and maintaining reproducibility will be key for success in this role.####

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own and maintain the

build automation system

, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Optimize build times, reduce build failures, and improve overall system stability. Manage and enhance the

Buildroot-based

system for packaging a Linux distribution. Ensure seamless

CI/CD integration

with automated build, test, and deployment workflows. Work closely with development teams to define and implement custom build requirements. Automate dependency management, caching, and incremental builds for efficiency. Troubleshoot build failures, toolchain issues, and packaging inconsistencies. Implement best practices for reproducible and deterministic builds.
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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

11+ years

of experience in build automation, software compilation, or CI/CD engineering. Strong expertise in

Makefile-based

build systems and modern build automation techniques. Experience with

Buildroot

for creating custom Linux distributions. Deep understanding of

toolchains, cross-compilation, and dependency management

. Familiarity with

CI/CD pipelines

and their integration with build systems. Proficiency in

Python, Bash, and scripting languages

for automation. Experience with

infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent)

. Hands-on experience with

Linux system administration

and performance tuning. Strong knowledge of

Git workflows, webhooks, and repository management

. Understanding of

containerized builds (Docker, Kubernetes)

is a plus.
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DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in

high-performance, large-scale build environments

. Knowledge of

package management and binary distribution strategies

. Familiarity with

supply chain security for build systems

. Exposure to

cloud-based and hybrid build environments

. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex build issues.
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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or Master's degree

in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field.

Qualifications:
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.