Chief Engineering Lead - Sr Director ASIC Product Development

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the AECG ASIC program from initial customer engagement through mass production. You will provide cross-functional leadership for scoping, engineering and ramp to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.

In this strategic, global role you will drive methodology improvements, build high-performing teams, and span architecture, design/verification, power/performance, product engineering, quality and system validation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading new product development from concept to production.
• Leadership in multi-site, multi-disciplinary SOC programs.
• Understanding of ASIC design processes from concept to tape-out.
• Ability to develop end-to-end SoC/Platform project plans and communicate to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping with initial customer engagement and program planning.
• Direct and matrix-manage PM, Design, Verification, technology, system, product, software and quality teams.
• Report to ASIC Engineering and Business leadership on plan, status and decisions.
• Ensure product delivery aligns with specifications across design and development teams.
• Make and defend PPA (Power, Performance, Area) commitments and drive execution.

Skills

SoC program management

Multi-site leadership

Silicon engineering

End-to-end planning

Analytical problem-solving

Executive communication

People management

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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:

In this high‑profile role, you will be the overall program lead for our AECG ASIC product development from initial customer engagement through mass production. As the Chief Engineer you will provide cross‑functional leadership for scoping of the product, engineering and production ramp to ensure schedule, cost and quality objectives are met to fulfill the engineering, business and customer requirements.

THE PERSON:

While this is indeed a technical role, it's also a strategic role – you will be empowered to drive methodology enhancements to continue AMD's trajectory toward higher levels of capability and quality. It's also a global leadership role where you will draw on your prior track record of building high‑performing teams. This role will require a wide breadth to span architecture, design/verification, power/performance, product engineering, quality and system validation.

• Lead program scoping efforts during initial customer acquisition phase of the project
• Direct and matrix management of Program management, Design, Verification, technology, system, product, software, and quality
• Responsible to AECG ASIC Engineering and Business leadership and report out regularly on plan, status, critical decisions, debug and customer issues.
• Accountable for delivering products aligned to specification across various design and development teams.
• Decision making role for design, process and integration challenges faced in the planning of advanced SOC development.
• Identifying Technology, SoC and Platform Feature risk areas and develop mitigation plans.
• Make final PPA (Power, Performance, Area) bounding box commitments and drive execution to ensure attainment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Deep relevant working experience in new product development from an SoC design, platform, product and/or program management discipline
• Experience in a leadership role as a driving multi‑site and multi‑disciplined SOC engineering programs
• Strong understanding of the general silicon engineering process (preferably ASIC), from concept to tape‑out to production required.
• Ability to develop an end‑to‑end SoC/Platform project plan, structure and execute complex analysis, draw insights, and communicate summary findings/recommendations to senior management and customers.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and debug skills
• Ability to network, build relationships, and drive effective decision‑making across multiple functions and levels within the organization.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize, and juggle multiple work streams to tight deadlines.
• Exceptional executive and client management verbal and written communication and program management skills
• Outstanding people management skills to lead, motivate, and guide world class engineers.
• Familiarity with Design, design verification, emulation, system validation, process/design interactions, product development, quality, and silicon qualification. Preference would be to have significant experience spanning a variety of these areas.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 15 years of experience in an ASIC role leading to an understanding of end‑end development.

LOCATION:

San Jose, California or Austin, Texas

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.