AI Platform Architect for Hyperscale Datacenters

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an experienced Platform Architect to shape the future of AI infrastructure and datacenter platforms. You will drive the architecture of complex rack-scale systems powering hyperscale and cloud environments, collaborating with engineers and leaders across silicon, firmware, software, thermal, power, and mechanical domains.

You will lead architecture initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers while advancing AMD's platform strategies for AI and HPC workloads

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; master's preferred.
• Experience leading architectural initiatives across large, cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of hyperscale datacenter environments and AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture of next-generation AI, hyperscale, and datacenter platform solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to develop scalable, high-performance platform architectures spanning hardware, firmware, software, thermal, power, and mechanical domains.
• Establish architectural roadmaps, interface definitions, design guidelines, and technology strategies that align with business and customer objectives.
• Lead technical reviews and drive architectural decisions across large, highly collaborative engineering programs.
• Within the first 90 days, develop a deep understanding of AMD's platform architecture methodologies, product portfolio, development processes, and ongoing strategic programs.
• Within the first 6 months, contribute architectural guidance on active projects and influence key technical decisions while building strong partnerships across engineering organizations.
• Within the first year, become a trusted technical leader responsible for driving architecture initiatives, mentoring engineers, and helping shape future product and platform strategies.
• Identify technical risks, evaluate trade-offs, and recommend solutions that optimize performance, scalability, reliability, cost, and customer value.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across architecture, silicon engineering, product management, system design, and validation teams to ensure successful product execution.
• Contribute to the evolution of AMD's AI and datacenter infrastructure roadmap through innovation, technical leadership, and system-level thinking.

Skills

Platform architecture

Semiconductor industry

AI infrastructure

Hyperscale datacenters

Cross-functional leadership

System-level design

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS)

Master's degree

Tools

PCIe

Ethernet

NVMe

Redfish/IPMI

SMBus

I²C

Security frameworks

Job description

AMD is seeking an experienced Platform Architect to shape the future of AI infrastructure and datacenter platforms. You will drive the architecture of complex rack-scale systems powering hyperscale and cloud environments, collaborating with engineers and leaders across silicon, firmware, software, thermal, power, and mechanical domains.

You will lead architecture initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers while advancing AMD's platform strategies for AI and HPC workloads