Technical Leader Customer Engineering

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The Role

We’re looking for an experienced technical leader to drive key customer engineering projects. In this strategic role, you’ll guide the transition from legacy systems to advanced AMD EPYC-based solutions, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and security. A deep understanding of processor microarchitecture, virtualization technologies, and software (including compilers, libraries and profilers) is essential, along with strong coding skills. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, technical expertise, and a successful track record in migrating and optimizing complex applications across architectures.

The Person

A highly motivated and passionate professional with deep technical expertise and a proven track record, eager to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration and innovation, playing a crucial role in optimizing and showcasing the full capabilities of AMD products through advanced software and solutions, while actively influencing the next generation of product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of customer legacy systems to AMD EPYC-based solutions for improved efficiency, scalability, and security
• Leverage deep knowledge of CPU architecture to optimize software performance and to apply software-level code optimization techniques to enhance the overall performance of customer applications
• Utilize expertise in database internals, analytics, and operating systems to drive software optimization strategies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineers, promoting innovation and collaboration within the team
• Influence and contribute to the next generation of AMD product development through in-depth technical understanding and experience
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Comprehensive understanding of x86 computing architecture
• Proven expertise in software-level code optimization
• Successful track record in building and leading high-performing engineering teams
• Deep knowledge of database internals, analytics, and operating systems
  
  
  

Academic Credentials

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related equivalent
  
  
  

LOCATIONS:

• Santa Clara, CA OR Austin, TX
  
  
  

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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.