Director, Graphics Research & Next‑Gen Rendering

AMD; Polska; On-site; PLN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Poland is seeking a senior graphics research leader to shape the long‑term graphics strategy and drive cutting‑edge rendering innovations. You will guide research across ray tracing, neural rendering, and GPU architecture, working closely with RTG and architecture teams to turn ideas into products.

You will build and manage a high‑performance, diverse team of researchers and engineers, mentor senior contributors, and engage with top conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong track record in graphics research and publications.
• Experience leading large research teams.
• Ability to translate research into products.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term graphics research strategy aligned with AMD's GPU roadmap.
• Lead investigation into next-generation rendering techniques, including ray tracing, path tracing, neural rendering, rasterization, and hybrid approaches.
• Oversee research in GPU architecture graphics features including shader models, geometry pipelines, texture systems, and display technologies.
• Collaborate with AMD's Radeon Technologies Group (RTG) and GPU architecture teams to transition research innovations into shipping products.
• Publish and represent AMD at top-tier venues including SIGGRAPH, IEEE VR, EGSR, HPG, and industry partner conferences.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML-driven graphics techniques such as super resolution, denoising, and generative rendering.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top-tier graphics researchers, research engineers, and software architects.
• Provide direct management to a team of individual contributors ranging from Research Scientists to Principal Engineers.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, career development planning, and goal setting aligned with AMD's engineering ladder.
• Build a psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performance team culture that encourages creative risk-taking and rigorous execution.
• Develop clear individual growth plans and advocate for promotions and recognition.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with product engineering, software, driver teams, and marketing.
• Define OKRs, milestones, and research KPIs for the graphics research organization.
• Manage budget, vendor relationships, and external research grants or partnerships.
• Communicate research progress, risks, and opportunities clearly to VP and C-level stakeholders.
• Partner with AMD Fellows and Distinguished Engineers to align research with AMD's long-term technical vision.

Skills

Graphics research

GPU architecture

Team management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collab

Executive communication

Education

PhD in CS/EE

Tools

CUDA

OpenGL/Vulkan

Job description

AMD in Poland is seeking a senior graphics research leader to shape the long‑term graphics strategy and drive cutting‑edge rendering innovations. You will guide research across ray tracing, neural rendering, and GPU architecture, working closely with RTG and architecture teams to turn ideas into products.

You will build and manage a high‑performance, diverse team of researchers and engineers, mentor senior contributors, and engage with top conferences.