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Apply4itjobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD’s Austin-based team seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead AI data center and GPU cluster programs, spanning concept to execution. You will align hardware/software subsystems with CSP partners and enterprise customers, driving validation, optimization, and customer enablement.

The role requires translating complex technical detail into actionable plans, collaborating across engineering and customer teams, and delivering programs on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting datacenter GPU, graphics, and compute platforms in customer-facing environments.
• Strong understanding of server architecture, including remote management, network topologies, and graphics software/hardware subsystems.
• Proficiency with Linux installation, configuration, usage, and debugging.
• Experience working with virtualized environments and virtual machine setup and management.
• Familiarity with datacenter GPU software stacks such as AMD ROCm™ and/or NVIDIA CUDA.
• Knowledge of distributed communication libraries and GPU-accelerated distributed memory systems.
• Understanding of high-performance fabrics for HPC and AI workloads.
• Experience supporting or managing AI/ML workloads, frameworks, and models.
• Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills.
• Experience leading system-level, cross-functional technical programs.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, and dashboard-based reporting.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs supporting AMD Instinct GPU products, including customer-facing AI, graphics, and compute deployments.
• Own end-to-end AI Data Center and GPU cluster programs, from planning and validation through customer enablement and execution.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to customers on server graphics, compute platforms, virtualization, and AI/ML workloads.
• Oversee development and deployment of datacenter GPU containers and software stacks for customer testing and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, track, and resolve technical issues across the product lifecycle.
• Ensure new software functionality aligns with customer requirements and program objectives.
• Define, plan, and drive program plans based on management and senior technical guidance.
• Develop and manage program schedules, staffing plans, and dependencies across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain the Plan of Record (POR) and hold teams accountable for milestones and deliverables.
• Track action items, manage risks, and proactively mitigate issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality.
• Establish, enforce, and refine program management processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Communicate status, risks, and escalations clearly to AMD leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent programs in executive and engineering forums, providing concise and effective updates.
• Build and maintain program management artifacts including PORs, statements of work, schedules, budgets, scope, and KPIs.
• Incorporate customer feedback to guide internal teams and improve product and program outcomes.

Skills

AI/ML workloads

Program management

Linux

Virtualization

Customer-facing

Agile development

JIRA

Confluence

Executive communication

Dashboard reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Advanced degree

Formal Project Management training; PMP certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Teams

Dashboard-based reporting

Job description

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. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of AMD Datacenter Graphics hardware and software subsystem programs for CSP partners and enterprise customers. This role sits at the intersection of AI data center deployments, GPU platforms, virtualization, and customer enablement, owning programs from concept through execution.

You will play a critical role in driving successful AI Data Center and GPU cluster deployments, ensuring validation, optimization, and alignment with customer and business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with AMD’s engineering, program, and customer teams to deliver industry-leading AI and compute solutions.

THE PERSON

You are comfortable operating in complex, system-level environments involving hardware, software, networking, and AI workloads. You thrive in cross-functional settings, can translate technical detail into actionable program plans, and confidently engage with both engineering teams and external customers. You bring a structured, detail-oriented mindset while maintaining the flexibility required to manage fast-moving AI and data center programs. You are proactive, collaborative, and able to independently drive programs to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage programs supporting AMD Instinct™ GPU products, including customer-facing AI, graphics, and compute deployments
• Own end-to-end AI Data Center and GPU cluster programs, from planning and validation through customer enablement and execution
• Provide strategic technical guidance to customers on server graphics, compute platforms, virtualization, and AI/ML workloads
• Oversee development and deployment of datacenter GPU containers and software stacks for customer testing and validation
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, track, and resolve technical issues across the product lifecycle
• Ensure new software functionality aligns with customer requirements and program objectives
• Define, plan, and drive program plans based on management and senior technical guidance
• Develop and manage program schedules, staffing plans, and dependencies across multi-disciplinary teams
• Maintain the Plan of Record (POR) and hold teams accountable for milestones and deliverables
• Track action items, manage risks, and proactively mitigate issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality
• Establish, enforce, and refine program management processes to improve operational efficiency
• Communicate status, risks, and escalations clearly to AMD leadership and stakeholders
• Represent programs in executive and engineering forums, providing concise and effective updates
• Build and maintain program management artifacts including PORs, statements of work, schedules, budgets, scope, and KPIs
• Incorporate customer feedback to guide internal teams and improve product and program outcomes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting datacenter GPU, graphics, and compute platforms in customer-facing environments
• Strong understanding of server architecture, including remote management, network topologies, and graphics software/hardware subsystems
• Proficiency with Linux installation, configuration, usage, and debugging
• Experience working with virtualized environments and virtual machine setup and management
• Familiarity with datacenter GPU software stacks such as AMD ROCm™ and/or NVIDIA CUDA
• Knowledge of distributed communication libraries and GPU-accelerated distributed memory systemsli>
• Understanding of high-performance fabrics for HPC and AI workloads
• Experience supporting or managing AI/ML workloads, frameworks, and models
• Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills
• Experience leading system-level, cross-functional technical programs
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, and dashboard-based reporting
• Experience working in Agile development environments

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Formal Project Management training; PMP certification is a plus

Location: Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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.