THE ROLE:As a Wired System Architect, you will be responsible for participating in standards bodies and understanding wired comms technology trends, defining products (silicon, IP, boards), defining system reference designs & implementation, system architecture engagement with customers, ecosystem partner engagements for solution development, and sales & field enablement for AMD technology adoption. This role requires prior experience in system architecture, systems engineering, design & implementation, test & validation, performance benchmarking preferably at leading OEMs for comms infrastructure segments such as packet/ optical networks, security - data & control path, datacenter interconnect, enterprise/ service provider broadband access, and emerging AI ML model inference applications in wired networks.
THE PERSON:
The ideal person has outstanding problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to design details, creative & out of box thinking, interpersonal skills at driving collaboration across cross-functional teams for common goals, penchant for listening to/ learning from peers, persistence & perseverance at the face of obstacles, patience to iterate for optimal solution, and ability to document & share best design practices. AMD culture of execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives is critical for success in this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Product planning and product roadmaps for FPGA/SoC, IP, custom ASIC aligned with technological trends and emerging use cases
- Identify customer system requirements, develop system architecture proposals to help customer differentiate, lower cost, power, and TTM. Focus on customers in North America.
- Contributing to business strategy & successful execution of strategy to fruition, sales and field training/ enablement and demand generation Identify
- Define system design requirements, design & implementation of system reference designs
- Guide/ mobilize/ and work with internal engineering teams and partner ecosystem for timely execution of IP and system reference designs
- Collaborate with Silicon and Tools marketing teams for alignment and execution on product/ market requirements
- Enable sales and field to drive AMD technology adoption for successful execution on business, revenue, and profitability goals
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:- Proven years of experience in design and development of wired subsystems at leading OEM vendors using FPGA/ SoC and/ or ASICs
- Deep knowledge of Ethernet protocols and associated security standards, packet/ optical networks, and broadband access technologies
- Expert levels skills in RTL design, FPGA tools and/or ASIC design methodologies
- Experience in wired subsystem design performance benchmarking, power optimization, and system thermal design considerations
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines
- Strong project management, process management, analytical and consulting skills
- Expertise in using AI ML tools for productivity and automation
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:- Bachelor's in engineering is a must. Master's or PhD degree is a plus
LOCATION:- Santa Clara, CA (team-based), with flexibility for other locations depending on candidate experience
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-EV1#LI-HYBRIDBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
