Director Client System Architecture - 84663

Company: AMD
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

What You Do At AMD Changes Everything

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible. We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies - building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center.

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the "extra mile" to achieve unthinkable results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.

Director Client System Architecture - 84663

THE ROLE

AMD is looking for a Director technical leader to lead a highly technical and talented team of System Architects to drive the system architecture, execution and delivery of client CPU and APU product requirements which include areas such as performance optimization, power management and definition & development of system features, use cases and the product requirement specifications. This is both a managerial and technical lead role of which will lead the team of Client System Architects responsible for all of client product segments including workstation/HEDT, desktop and notebook.

THE PERSON

Articulate and self-motivated contributor with 10 years of PC platform experience as a systems/platform architect able to drive technical system architecture and solutions in the PC market, experience with leading a team of high caliber system engineers & architects, and executive level presentations/conversations. Your experience should cover the entire PC system solution including hardware, software, firmware and all system peripherals.

Key Responsibilities

• Director of the Client System Architecture team, responsible for the team's structure and individual's career development
• Technical leader to direct to architecture team to define and deliver on winning client products and solutions
• Manages the team's resource allocations
• Comprehends the SOC as a complete system which includes HW (silicon & platform), FW, BIOS & SW
• Ensures that FW, BIOS & SW are aligned to enable SOC and system features
• Knowledgeable and contributes to the platform architecture and system features.
• Ensures that the required Use Cases are achieved
• Responsible for any marketing change requests or any changes to the requirements to be negotiated between the BU and the design team to reach a solution that both sides agree.
• Responsible for technical accuracy of product disclosures
• Responsible to quantify impact of bugs and feature / performance goals.
• Is not expected to be the expert in all areas but is tightly linked to the other architects and technical leads for the program.
• Drives the system features and solutions to be architected and delivered for the program
  
  Preferred Experience
  
  • Years of PC and/or tablet experience with demonstrable innovations as well as an experience team leader
  • Knowledgeable on the architecture of the PC platform for x86 based platforms
  • Familiar with the interface industry standards specifications defined to improve power manageability
  • Understand silicon process technologies and the tools to project power & performance of the SOC
    • Requires a mixture of Silicon and System Board Experience
    • Experience with PC software and hardware
    • Excellent communicator and team leader
      ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
      
      Bachelors or master's degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
      
      LOCATION:
      
      Austin, Texas
      
      Requisition Number: 84663
      Country: United States State: Texas City: Austin
      Job Function: Design
      
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