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C++ Graphics Driver Developer - temp

Job in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: AMD
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2025-12-02
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    C++ Developer, Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 CAD Yearly CAD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: C++ Graphics Driver Developer - temp role

This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$/yr - $/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

We are the Windows Kernel Mode Driver Solutions Team and we are seeking the industry’s best C++ programmers, embedded tinkerers, Windows OS gurus, and PC gaming enthusiasts to help us build the next generation of AMD’s Window Graphics Driver. We support a roadmap of graphics driver features that enable gamers, professionals, and creators to do more with AMD’s hardware. We focus on kernel mode, but regularly branch out to user mode drivers, application development, and firmware.

We are perhaps the most technologically diverse SW team at AMD and have an incredible culture of teamwork, passion, and diversity. Join us and help push pixels to screens around the world!

The Person

If you're a quick learner with an innate desire to solve tough problems, write solid C/C++, have an affinity for operating systems, embedded devices, or PC gaming, and want the flexibility to work in any layer of the software stack, you’ll be a great fit for our team. Communication and passion are key!

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop differentiating software features in the Windows Kernel Mode Driver using C/C++. Examples include AFMF, Radeon Super Resolution, ReLive Game DVR, Enhanced Sync, and more.
  • Debug challenging problems using Win Dbg, GPUView, and other tools.
  • Bring up bleeding edge Radeon Graphics gaming and workstation products, like the 7900XT/XTX and W7900.
  • Work directly with Microsoft to introduce graphics driver support for the latest Windows operating systems.
  • Deliver AMD's Radeon Adrenalin and Enterprise Software, with focus on enhancing stability, performance, power, and security.
  • Interface with other software components, such as user mode drivers, firmware, and the operating system itself.
Preferred Experience
  • Proven C++ programmer
  • Understand Object-Oriented design and computer architecture
  • Comfortable with OS internals such as multithreading, virtual memory, interrupts, DMA, etc.
  • Exceptional communicator and collaborator
  • Can surmount the steepest learning curves
  • Has some experience with at least a few of the following:
    • Very large code bases
    • Kernel debugging and driver development
    • Game development
    • Embedded programming and/or bring‑up
    • Operating systems and computer architecture
    • GPU graphics/compute APIs:
      Vulkan, Open CL/GL, CUDA, Direct

      X, etc.
    • Driver development tools:
      WinDBG, Git Hub, GPUView, ADK, Visual Studio, etc.
Academic Credentials
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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