Senior Manager, GPU Application Engineering

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$218,400–$327,600 / yr
Posted
152 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
May 11, 2027

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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 510 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, GPU Application Engineering

The Senior Manager, GPU Application Engineering joins the Datacenter GPU Product Application Engineering team to lead a group of engineers supporting global customers. This leadership role involves partnering with large-scale customers and ODM ecosystems to bring next-generation AI server platforms powered by AMD Instinct Accelerators to market. Key responsibilities include overseeing validation, factory enablement, issue triage, and scaled deployment within customer data centers. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance on tools and validation methodologies while managing hardware resources and mentoring technical talent. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of AMD GPU architecture, the ROCm software stack, and performance optimization strategies. The role solves complex technical challenges in cloud and HPC environments, ensuring reliable manufacturing and successful deployment of high-performance computing hardware.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of Application Engineers validating AMD GPU products within AI server platforms.
  • Oversee the triage, debugging, and resolution of complex customer technical issues.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for high-priority customer engineering challenges.
  • Advise customers and ODM partners on AMD tools, validation methodologies, and test results.
  • Collaborate with ODM factory teams to develop manufacturing scripts and test programs for reliability.
  • Create and review technical presentations, training materials, and customer-facing documentation.
  • Oversee hardware resource allocation and lead onboarding for new hires and contractors.
  • Represent the team in strategic planning forums and cross-functional initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Seasoned technical leader with deep experience in customer-facing engineering roles within data center, GPU, cloud, or HPC environments.
  • Experience managing engineering teams in data center or GPU-focused environments (preferred).
  • Solid years in technical customer-facing roles such as Application Engineering, Technical Account Management, or Solutions Architecture (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of AMD GPU architecture, ROCm software stack, and performance optimization strategies (preferred).
  • Proven experience supporting large-scale deployments in Cloud or HPC settings (preferred).
  • Experience in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring technical talent (preferred).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, product, and executive teams (preferred).

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