Chief Architect, Instinct AI Stack

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, Texas is seeking a Director of Instinct Stack Architecture to lead architecture strategy, technical direction, and cross‑functional execution across the Instinct product portfolio. The role spans hardware, firmware, system software, security, reliability, and platform management to enable next‑generation AI and HPC solutions.

The candidate will build and run a high‑performing architecture organization, establish governance and roadmaps, and influence senior leadership and

Qualifications

• Strong system‑level thinking and architecture experience.
• Experience leading architecture teams across multiple domains.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own long‑term architecture strategy and roadmaps for AMD Instinct across domains.
• Drive architectural alignment across RAS, system software, security, platform management, diagnostics, telemetry, and infrastructure.
• Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance models across engineering organizations.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical decisions for next‑generation Instinct platforms and initiatives.
• Ensure architecture consistency, scalability, performance, security, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

System‑level thinking

Architecture leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/CS or related field

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Job description

AMD in Austin, Texas is seeking a Director of Instinct Stack Architecture to lead architecture strategy, technical direction, and cross‑functional execution across the Instinct product portfolio. The role spans hardware, firmware, system software, security, reliability, and platform management to enable next‑generation AI and HPC solutions.

The candidate will build and run a high‑performing architecture organization, establish governance and roadmaps, and influence senior leadership and