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Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuityand a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’lldiscover 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.\nTHE TEAM:\nThe AECG x86 Embedded Team builds and optimizes x86 platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at scale.\nTHE ROLE:\nThis role will be a highly visible technical execution role with a direct opportunity to impact the customer success and success of embedded business. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leadingtechnologies to market. You will interact with key engineering and management stakeholders as well as AMD’s business team to report progress, align on critical topics and drive action items to closure. Lastly, you will work with Field Application Engineers, R&D engineers, and customers to launch new customer products and resolve reported issues.\nTHE PERSON:\nYou possessan innovativeand problem-solvingmindset, havea keen eye for Software engineering development, and you arediligent and passionate about Technology. You possess a strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and Software engineering expertise. You also thrive in a fast-paced, customer focused environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators across the Enterprise.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on effectively integrating AMD processor automotive products and custom designs. Guidance consists of architecture reviews, design-in support, and training customers on product features.\nAnalyze, debug, & root cause issues found with AMD processor enabled platform, SW stack and work with appropriate development teams to provide a solution.\nValidate new SW features before releasing them to customers\nTrain field sales and support staff in the features and uses of AMD products.\nAuthor technical paper, reference solutions, applications note internally as well as externally for NDA customers or public publications.\nContributing to a high functioning team\nWork very closely with dev teams and project managers to drive results\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nGood understanding of x86 processor architecture\nStrong background in Automotive Infotainment Applications\nStrong development background working closely with CPU/GPU/FPGA, developing middleware and/or system SW drivers for HW accelerators in BSP & HAL or Kernel\nDeep knowledge of OS concepts and programming in Linux and Android\nBackground in virtualization technologies and hypervisors\nStrong programming background in C, C++, and scripting like Python\nGood breadth and depth of systems technical knowledge (x86, SoC, Platform-HW, Platform-SW, BIOS/FW, Tools) and being able to connect the dots across domains and provide systems view.\nProven track record enabling customers in their product development.\nTeam player with passion to do whatever it takes for business success. High sense of urgency and drive for results.\nExcellent customer and communication skills is a key.\nAbility to build credibility, influence, align and build consensus among parties working towards the final goal.\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor’sor Master’sdegree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical disciplinepreferred.\nLOCATION: Austin, Texas\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nTHE TEAM:\nThe AECG x86 Embedded Team builds and optimizes x86 platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at scale.\nTHE ROLE:\nThis role will be a highly visible technical execution role with a direct opportunity to impact the customer success and success of embedded business. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leadingtechnologies to market. You will interact with key engineering and management stakeholders as well as AMD’s business team to report progress, align on critical topics and drive action items to closure. Lastly, you will work with Field Application Engineers, R&D engineers, and customers to launch new customer products and resolve reported issues.\nTHE PERSON:\nYou possessan innovativeand problem-solvingmindset, havea keen eye for Software engineering development, and you arediligent and passionate about Technology. You possess a strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and Software engineering expertise. You also thrive in a fast-paced, customer focused environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators across the Enterprise.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on effectively integrating AMD processor automotive products and custom designs. Guidance consists of architecture reviews, design-in support, and training customers on product features.\nAnalyze, debug, & root cause issues found with AMD processor enabled platform, SW stack and work with appropriate development teams to provide a solution.\nValidate new SW features before releasing them to customers\nTrain field sales and support staff in the features and uses of AMD products.\nAuthor technical paper, reference solutions, applications note internally as well as externally for NDA customers or public publications.\nContributing to a high functioning team\nWork very closely with dev teams and project managers to drive results\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nGood understanding of x86 processor architecture\nStrong background in Automotive Infotainment Applications\nStrong development background working closely with CPU/GPU/FPGA, developing middleware and/or system SW drivers for HW accelerators in BSP & HAL or Kernel\nDeep knowledge of OS concepts and programming in Linux and Android\nBackground in virtualization technologies and hypervisors\nStrong programming background in C, C++, and scripting like Python\nGood breadth and depth of systems technical knowledge (x86, SoC, Platform-HW, Platform-SW, BIOS/FW, Tools) and being able to connect the dots across domains and provide systems view.\nProven track record enabling customers in their product development.\nTeam player with passion to do whatever it takes for business success. 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