Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Rack Cost Manager

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $155K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of datacenter, pod, and rack architecture designs and business considerations.
  • Proficiency in financial cost modeling for rack systems and components.
  • Skilled in SQL and database technologies.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI proficiency, including experience with AI tools like Copilot and Claude.

Responsibilities

  • Translate high-level rack designs and BOMs into detailed cost models using real-time data.
  • Develop and enhance tools for accurate cost forecasts relevant to AMD's business planning.
  • Design data analysis tools to identify trends and enhance cost modeling accuracy.
  • Collaborate with design architects to influence product cost through design-for-cost principles.
  • Work with Procurement to manage and update component cost forecasts using version control.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental reviews throughout the product development phases.
  • Identify and spearhead cost improvement initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Flexible work arrangements offering work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities and resources.
  • Employee resource groups and community engagement programs.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking an experienced cost engineering professional to own and drive end-to-end rack-level cost modeling, forecasting, and optimization-from early design concepts through production ramp. This role is critical to ensuring AMD delivers competitive, high-confidence cost structures for datacenter rack and infrastructure products.

THE PERSON:

The person in this role will have direct visibility to the Executive Team and will draw upon their deep expertise in datacenter architecture, financial cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to bring best-in-class rack products to market at optimal cost and margin.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Translate high-level rack designs and bills of materials (BOMs) into high-confidence, component-level rack cost models using supplier quotes, estimates, and appropriate proxies.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve rack component cost systems and tools that deliver accurate, data-rich cost forecasts for AMD business planning and return-on-investment analysis.
  • Design and execute data analysis tools and methods to identify correlations, trends, and discrepancies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of rack cost models.
  • Collaborate with Rack / Datacenter Design Architects to forecast costs and influence new product designs and business plans through design-for-cost (DFC) principles.
  • Partner with Procurement to update and forecast rack-level component costs for current and future designs, using version control to document all updates and changes.
  • Organize product phase-gate reviews with Engineering, Finance, and Business Units through the NPI phase of rack products.
  • Identify and drive key cost improvement projects via cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Replicate and synergize best practices across business units and product lines.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong understanding of datacenter, pod, and rack architecture designs, business considerations, and the competitive landscape.
  • Proficiency in rack financial cost modeling, including knowledge of key rack components and their functions.
  • Proficiency in SQL and database technologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with experience using Copilot, Claude, and other AI tools.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Proven experience in cost engineering, product engineering, or program management of complex datacenter or infrastructure products.
  • Experience managing large, complex, and high-impact engineering or business projects.
  • Experienced working with diverse matrix organizations and virtual teams.
  • Exposure to datacenter design, rack integration, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience with program management tools and processes.
  • Proven communication and presentation skills.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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