Technical Marketing Specialist (1 year contract)

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Technical Marketing Specialist in Markham to blend engineering with storytelling for AI-enabled products. You’ll work with senior marketers and engineers on product-critical projects, developing demos, CPU/GPU optimization, and AI workflows that ship to customers worldwide.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with Python and AI libraries, strong C/C++ skills, GPU programming frameworks, and solid Linux/Git experience. Bachelor’s in Engineering required; #LI-CC4.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Python and relevant libraries/frameworks such as NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Must have excellent C/C++ and at least one GPU programming framework, such as ROCm, CUDA, or OpenCL.
• Must have experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and understanding of Linux system administration.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize research into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience combining AI, technology, and product strategy to support marketing efforts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging AI techniques and develop proofs-of-concept for demo pipelines.
• Develop and maintain Python-based AI pipelines to support demos and performance validation.
• Create and refine demos to showcase AI/graphics capabilities to stakeholders and at events.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to map technologies to persona-based features.
• Document code, decisions, test plans and results for alignment across teams.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional projects with engineering and marketing.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

PyTorch

TensorFlow

C/C++

CUDA

ROCm

OpenCL

Git

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whetheryou’redesigning next‑gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Interested in semiconductors, AI, and the future of technology? We are a leading firm that designs the heart of these technologies, driving innovations in AI acceleration, graphics rendering, and the compute that drives the world.

As a Technical Marketing Specialist, you’ll spend your time working in a high‑paced environment, side‑by‑side with senior marketers and engineers on product‑critical projects on the bleeding edge. You’ll gain hands‑on experience developing product demos, CPU/GPU optimization, and AI workflows—all while contributing to real products delivered to customers worldwide.

THE PERSON:

• Will demonstrate a creative mindset through storytelling, messaging, and market positioning initiatives.
• Will explore and apply knowledge of AI, technology, innovation, and product strategy to support marketing efforts.
• Will manage multiple priorities and execute tasks independently in a fast‑paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research emerging AI techniques
  • Look into the latest AI technologies, and develop proof‑of‑concepts for inclusion into demo pipeline
• Develop & maintain Python‑based AI pipelines
  • Develop custom code to support demo capabilities and validate performance
• Demo development
  • Build quick, interactive prototypes to showcase new AI/graphics capabilities to stakeholders, customers, and at industry events
  • Develop, harden and automate demo scripting and documentation to maximize impact and reach
• Use case development
  • Work with sales, marketing, and product teams to translate new technologies and demo ideas into concrete persona‑based feature and validation plans
• Document code, design decisions, test plans and test results
  • Strong documentation to ensure best alignment across teams and compliance with internal engineering & marketing standards.
• Project & Team Collaboration
  • Participate in team meetings, brainstorms, and cross‑functional projects.
  • Work with technical marketing, engineering, product management, corporate marketing, and sales teams to align messaging and execution.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience with Python and relevant libraries/frameworks such as NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Must have excellent C/C++ and at least one GPU programming framework, such as ROCm, CUDA, or OpenCL.
• Must have experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and understanding of Linux system administration.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize research into clear, actionable insights.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

#LI-CC4

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.