Technical Program Manager – Software QA & Client Graphics/AI drivers

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Markham is seeking a Program Manager to oversee software quality assurance for AI/ML products. The role involves managing product roadmaps and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure successful program execution. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in program management, excellent communication skills, and a relevant educational background in engineering or computer science.

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering software and hardware programs.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in software program/release management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects by defining, planning, and executing validation strategies.
• Evaluate feasibility of new AI/ML technology in validation pipeline.
• Create and maintain a robust program plan.

Skills

AI/ML technology understanding

Technical program management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Overview

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING. At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

In this high-profile role, you will have great exposure to all the latest technologies in the computer graphics industry. As a Program Manager in the Software QA, Client APU team, you will manage and deliver Client\'s full range of product roadmap commitments from feasibility to completion of the programs, planning and coordinating SW validation of CPU/APU programs. The individual is expected to supervise all aspects of the project, and to work directly with Business, Engineering organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient execution of AMD’s APU programs, meeting scope, quality objectives, and customer needs.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a passion for AI/ML technology and a results-driven mindset. They should excel in communication, effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and possess a strong engineering background with proven experience in delivering software. This role requires expertise in technical program management and a track record of delivering complex software and hardware programs. The candidate will drive business planning schedules aligned with strategic growth, approach challenges with critical thinking and creativity, and bring clarity to situations while prioritizing tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects and programs by defining, planning, and executing validation strategies.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of new AI/ML technology in validation pipeline, by collaborating with Software/Hardware Architects, Technical Leads, and Engineers to clarify and analyze requirements.
• Develop comprehensive program schedules, considering dependencies among Driver, Software Stack components, and Hardware/Firmware, and negotiate staffing plans to support these schedules.
• Create and maintain a robust program plan, ensuring it is well-developed, managed, and executed effectively.
• Establish formal program management artifacts, including plans of record, timelines, resource allocation, scope, performance, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate efforts across Engineering, SQA, Dev, Platform Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Enablement teams to deliver stable driver stack which meet predefined criteria.
• Proactively identify and plan for risks in the development process, implementing prevention methods to minimize project churns.
• Engage comfortably with senior executives, addressing the needs and requirements from AMD\'s Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Engineering organizations.
• Conducts program exit reviews with external teams, all stakeholders, and executives regarding program quality.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Software Program/Release Management, particularly with AI/ML software products.
• Technical knowledge in AI/ML software frameworks is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of requirements management, documentation management, and defect management.
• Solid understanding of, or interest in GPU (PC Graphics, AI) and NPU, on-line and off-line multimedia content streaming/playback, file transcoding, 3D graphics concepts, DirectX and/or OpenGL, 3D/VR gaming, and game engine technologies, AI/ML technologies.
• Proven track record in delivering software for new hardware products, including GPUs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate progress regularly.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Engineering background preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, and Excel is advantageous.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Formal Project Management education, PMP certified are desired.

Location: MARKHAM, Ontario CA

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