Senior BKC Release Manager, Data Center GPU

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$185,600–$278,400 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 16, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · Senior BKC Release Manager, Data Center GPU

The Sr. BKC Release Manager joins the Data Center GPU organization to own the end-to-end release delivery of complex, system-level hardware and software configurations. This senior program management role involves managing the full lifecycle of Best Known Configuration releases, from integration and planning through validation and final delivery. The manager drives release cadences across firmware, BIOS, drivers, software stacks, and manufacturing teams while serving as the final decision owner for release scope and quality tradeoffs. Key responsibilities include identifying systemic risks, enforcing readiness standards, and ensuring production-ready artifacts for hyperscale customers. Required skills include technical program management for complex systems, requirements and defect management, and proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Excel. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating silicon, firmware, and software for AI and HPC.

What you'll do

  • Own the full lifecycle of Best Known Configuration (BKC) releases from integration through final delivery.
  • Drive release milestones and readiness checkpoints across firmware, BIOS, drivers, software, and manufacturing teams.
  • Serve as the final decision owner for release scope, including fix inclusion and quality versus schedule tradeoffs.
  • Define and enforce entry/exit criteria, release readiness standards, and fix-version discipline.
  • Lead cross-functional forums to resolve conflicts and clarify ownership across engineering and validation teams.
  • Ensure BKCs are production-ready by coordinating release notes, documentation, and manufacturing transitions.
  • Manage release plans, dashboards, and status reporting to provide executive-level visibility.
  • Improve release processes, tooling, and handoff mechanisms to increase predictability and quality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Formal Project Management education and PMP certification.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical program or release management for complex HW/SW systems (preferred).
  • Proven ownership of cross-functional, system-level releases spanning multiple engineering disciplines (preferred).
  • Strong technical understanding of system integration including firmware, BIOS, drivers, software, and validation workflows (preferred).
  • Background in silicon validation, platform bring-up, firmware, or large-scale system integration (preferred).
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Excel (preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior technical stakeholders (preferred).

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