x86 Software Solution Architect and Planner

AMD; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD’s Adaptive Embedded Compute Group seeks an experienced x86 Software Solution Architect to drive embedded x86 silicon software for AI-enabled platforms. The role spans silicon feature definition, software stack planning and cross-functional collaboration with silicon planning, product planning and marketing teams.

The ideal candidate has deep x86 and AI system experience, broad BIOS-to-app software knowledge and proven ability to translate customer needs into deliverable software solutions

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.
• Broad understanding of software stacks from BIOS to application software.
• Ability to break down complex problems and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define silicon features and software stacks for next-gen AI-enabled x86 solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, marketing and engineering to deliver customer-focused x86 solutions.
• Define embedded software stacks including BIOS/firmware, OS support (Yocto/Ubuntu/QNX/Windows/Android), hypervisors, ROCm and Ryzen AI.
• Present progress updates and deliverables to executives and engineering teams.

Skills

x86 architecture experience

AI system experience

Software Engineer

Education

BS/MS in CS/CE/EE

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

AMD’s Adaptive Embedded Compute Group (AECG) builds products that blend powerful, energy-efficient processors, advanced neural engines and graphics processors, and adaptive embedded compute with programable logic to build edge computing solutions. From autonomous vehicles and industrial robotics to smart healthcare devices, AMD AECG is redefining intelligent edge computing.

THE PERSON:

AMD’s AECG group is searching for an experienced x86 Software Solution Architect and Planner to help deliver customer focused solutions for the next generation of embedded x86 silicon products. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment driving innovation and new technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with silicon planning and architecture teams help define silicon features and software stacks for the next generation of AI enabled x86 solutions
• Collaborate with market segment architects and business leads to create customer focused x86 solutions to address the complex needs of customers in Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Robotics, Industrial and Vision markets.
• Work closely with software engineering and product planning teams to define all aspects of the embedded software stacks such as:
  • BIOS, Firmware, Debug and Diagnostic Tools
  • Operating System Support such as Yocto, Ubuntu, QNX, Windows, and Android OS
  • Hypervisors such as Xen and QVM
  • ROCm and Ryzen AI software support for iGPU and NPU’s
  • Specialized Application stacks such AMD’s Virtualized Automotive Stack (VIS), Robot Operating System (ROS), Multi-Media Analytics, AI Models, VLM and LLM’s
• Work with product marketing and engineering teams to prioritize and align software and solution deliverables during release planning processes.
• Present solution progress updates to executive and deliver solution, silicon, and customer application presentations to internal marketing and engineering teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced Software/Computer Engineer, System Architect, Application Engineer, or Technical Marketing Engineer/Manager with in-depth x86 and AI system experience.
• Computer Architecture experience and solid understanding of software stacks from BIOS through to Application software
• Ability to understand a broad set of applications from traditional x86 processing use-cases to emerging applications in AI Inference and Machine learning.
• Ability to break down large complex problems into manageable deliverables and be able to manage and prioritize requirements from many stakeholders.
• Beneficial to have Project Management experience, excellent organizational skills, and a process-oriented mindset

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS in CS/CE/EE

LOCATION:

Belfast, UK

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.