FAE - Embedded x86 Specialist

Amd

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Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$210,560–$315,840 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 31, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $263k
$131k most similar roles pay here $336k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $158,862–$215,537 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $263k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 367 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · FAE - Embedded x86 Specialist

The FAE - Embedded x86 Specialist joins the Embedded Sales team to provide technical support for sales teams, customers, and partners within a defined region. This role manages all aspects of x86 embedded technical engagements, focusing on developing relationships to win new designs, supporting existing wins, and providing customer feedback to internal engineering teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading technical discussions, resolving platform issues from design to mass production, performing performance and benchmarking analysis, and providing hardware and software optimization guidance. The candidate must possess expertise in x86 processor technology, embedded systems, and operating systems like Windows and Linux. Required skills include using AI to optimize tasks, hardware architecture knowledge, and experience with compilers or benchmarks. The role addresses technical challenges within the embedded product space, including system design, APU technology, and various industrial or automotive applications.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support and guidance to sales teams, customers, and partners regarding x86 embedded products.
  • Lead technical discussions and resolve issues for platforms from the design phase through mass production.
  • Conduct performance and benchmarking analysis to support new customer opportunities and win designs.
  • Debug and optimize customer designs specifically for AMD processor architecture.
  • Provide hardware and software recommendations to improve platform performance.
  • Deliver technical training and presentations on AMD roadmaps to internal teams and external customers.
  • Research and evaluate competitive platforms, applications, and emerging technologies.
  • Support regional events and conferences through hardware demonstrations and technical presentations.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate or advanced degree in a technical subject area like Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Broad technical understanding of the x86 product portfolio with a focus on embedded devices.
  • Specialized knowledge of end-user hardware and software environments including Windows, Linux, compilers, and benchmarks.
  • Strong skills in using AI to optimize tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across hardware, architecture, and software domains.
  • Ability to manage complex problems involving multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred knowledge of system design, x86 processor technology, hardware design, embedded systems, or advanced PC technology.
  • Preferred expertise in areas such as embedded software ecosystems, system architecture, APU technology, and AI flows.

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