Test & Measurement Systems Architect

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$229,600–$344,400 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 2, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $287k
$122k most similar roles pay here $368k

This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $287k versus about $190k 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 · Test & Measurement Systems Architect

As a member of the Embedded and Adaptive Computing organization, the Test & Measurement Systems Architect will define and drive long-term strategy within the global Test & Measurement market. This role serves as a technical and strategic lead for customers in semiconductor test, wireless infrastructure, network test, and instrumentation. The architect will identify emerging trends, develop technology adoption strategies, and translate customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading architecture engagements with customer executives, defining differentiated solutions using AMD CPUs, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, AI Engines, and software platforms, and building ecosystem partnerships. Key technical competencies include expertise in signal processing, embedded systems, high-speed interfaces like PCIe and Ethernet, and software-defined instrumentation. The role addresses the challenge of creating next-generation test systems by integrating heterogeneous compute architectures to solve complex problems in communication and industrial automation.

What you'll do

  • Define long-term technology and market strategies for the global Test & Measurement industry.
  • Serve as a primary technical advisor to customer CTOs and engineering leadership to define future roadmaps.
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable product specifications and roadmap priorities for AMD's internal teams.
  • Design differentiated solutions using AMD CPUs, FPGAs, AI Engines, and software platforms.
  • Establish and manage strategic partnerships with software vendors, system integrators, and technology providers.
  • Support business growth by providing technical leadership during RFQs, RFPs, and high-stakes sales bids.
  • Represent the company as a thought leader at industry conferences, workshops, and executive briefings.
  • Develop white papers, technical articles, and presentation content to increase brand visibility in the T&M community.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
  • Extensive industry experience in Test & Measurement, instrumentation, semiconductor test, communications test, aerospace, defense, or industrial automation.
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, signal processing, embedded systems, and heterogeneous compute architectures.
  • Experience architecting solutions utilizing CPUs, FPGAs, adaptive SoCs, AI accelerators, GPUs, or custom ASICs.
  • Deep knowledge of high-speed interfaces and networking technologies including PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, and CXL.
  • Knowledge of embedded software, firmware, Linux, real-time operating systems, and development toolchains.
  • Experience with software-defined instrumentation, signal processing, data analytics, and AI-assisted test methodologies.
  • Proven track record of influencing product strategy, technology roadmaps, or ecosystem development.

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