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Principal Software Development Engineer
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Pay not postedSanta Clara, CAFull-time
Engage strategic customers to identify technical needs and apply AMD hardware and software.
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- Pre-sales (not covered)
- Proof of concept
- Implementation
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- Coding
- Writes production code
- Builds for
- External customers
- Level
- Senior
- Role
- Technical lead
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