HPC Computational Scientist

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an HPC Computational Scientist/Engineer to optimize scientific applications for AMD CPU and GPU platforms. The role involves collaborating with academic and industry teams to improve HPC workflows, requiring expertise in HPC performance, GPU programming, and computational sciences. Applicants must possess a PhD in a related field and be eligible for UK DV clearance. This position fosters innovation in an inclusive environment, offering a chance to shape the future of advanced computing.

Benefits

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong foundational expertise in HPC application performance.
• Deep expertise in GPU programming and scientific simulation domains.
• Must be motivated and collaborative, thriving in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Optimize scientific computing applications for AMD CPU and GPU platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to modernize, port, and tune applications.
• Engage in testing, tuning, and performance engineering for HPC workloads.

Skills

HPC performance optimization

GPU programming

scientific application development

collaboration with researchers

MPI, HIP, CUDA, OpenMP

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HPC profiling tools

Fortran or C/C++

Job description

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’s Software and Solutions Team is seeking a HPC Computational Scientist / Engineer to optimize scientific computing applications for AMD CPU and GPU platforms. This role requires strong foundational expertise in HPC application performance, GPU programming, and scientific simulation domains. As part of AMD’s UK Center of Excellence (COE), the engineer will collaborate directly with customer teams across academia, industry, and research laboratories to modernize, port, and tune applications for supercomputing and AI‑enabled workflows. The role spans testing, tuning, performance engineering, and full‑stack optimization for large‑scale HPC workloads on AMD architectures. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the UK.

THE PERSON:

A highly motivated and passionate computational scientist, physicist, or engineer with deep expertise in HPC performance optimization, GPU programming, and scientific application development. This individual thrives in fast‑paced, highly technical, cross‑functional environments—collaborating with researchers, scientific software teams, and customer HPC groups to test, port, optimize, and scale complex simulation and modeling codes across domains such as finite element analysis, computational chemistry, weather modeling, fluid dynamics, and energy systems.

They will apply advanced performance engineering techniques across CPU and GPU execution paths; implement MPI, HIP, CUDA, and OpenMP parallel programming models; leverage HPC profiling tools; and contribute to emerging converged HPC/AI workflows.

The ideal candidate is proficient in Fortran or C/C++, experienced with HPC build systems and revision control practices, and comfortable supporting geographically distributed teams. They must be self‑motivated, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Additionally, they must be eligible for and willing to obtain UK DV clearance, which is required for customer‑facing responsibilities within the UK COE.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong experience in scientific computing disciplines, distributed‑memory parallel programming, HPC profiling tools, GPU acceleration technologies, and HPC application modernisation.
• Familiarity with converged HPC/AI workflows and major AI frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, as well as experience supporting large‑scale simulation workloads, is highly desirable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Physics, Engineering, or closely related fields with 3-5 years of exp

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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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.