CVP, Business Development –NeoCloud & Data Center Providers

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Vice President of Business Development to lead global strategy and execution across cloud partnerships and data center providers. This executive will be pivotal in scaling engagements with cloud partners to meet the growing demands of AI infrastructure. Candidates should have deep expertise in data center infrastructure and strong commercial leadership. Exceptional influencing skills and experience in negotiating complex infrastructure agreements are essential. The role is based in Santa Clara, California.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data center infrastructure and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience building partnerships for global deployment of compute platforms.
• Strong familiarity with AI infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead AMD's global NeoCloud strategy.
• Drive adoption of AMD AI platforms in NeoCloud environments.
• Build relationships with data center providers to secure capacity.

Skills

Executive presence

Influencing C-level stakeholders

Negotiation of complex agreements

Strategic mindset

Operational execution

Capacity and infrastructure management

Education

MBA or advanced technical degree

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

AMD is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead global strategy and execution across NeoCloud partnerships and Data Center providers and within the Data Center GPU Business Unit. This executive will be responsible for enabling and scaling AMD’s engagement with next‑generation cloud providers and data center operators to support the rapidly growing demand for AI infrastructure.

This role is central to ensuring AMD has the capacity, ecosystem partnerships, and strategic positioning required to deploy AMD Instinct™ accelerators at scale. The leader will define and drive AMD’s NeoCloud strategy, build and manage relationships with global data center providers, and ensure a robust pipeline of infrastructure engagements to secure power, capacity, and deployment readiness for current and future AI workloads.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data center infrastructure, hyperscale and emerging cloud ecosystems, and large‑scale capacity planning, along with strong commercial leadership and executive presence.

THE PERSON

You are a senior executive with deep expertise in data center infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, and large‑scale capacity planning. You understand how AI workloads are reshaping infrastructure requirements and have experience building partnerships that enable rapid, global deployment of compute platforms.

• Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-level stakeholders
• Deep understanding of data center power, capacity, and infrastructure constraints
• Experience negotiating complex, multi‑party infrastructure and platform agreements
• A strategic mindset paired with strong operational execution
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build new ecosystems in fast‑moving markets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

NeoCloud Strategy & Execution

• Define and lead AMD’s global NeoCloud strategy, enabling emerging and next‑generation cloud providers building AI‑first infrastructure.
• Drive adoption of AMD AI platforms across NeoCloud environments, supporting both training and inference workloads.
• Identify and scale strategic NeoCloud partners globally to expand AMD’s AI compute footprint.

Data Center Ecosystem Leadership

• Establish and manage executive relationships with colocation providers, data center developers, and infrastructure operators.
• Develop strategic partnerships to enable large‑scale deployment of AMD DC GPU platforms.
• Align with partners on capacity planning, geographic expansion, and infrastructure readiness.

Capacity & Power Enablement

• Build and maintain a global pipeline of data center engagements to ensure sufficient power and capacity for AMD’s AI growth.
• Partner with data center providers to secure power allocation, site readiness, and long‑term infrastructure commitments.
• Anticipate future capacity needs and proactively position AMD to meet demand at scale.

Commercial Strategy & Deal Structuring

• Lead complex negotiations involving infrastructure, capacity commitments and long‑term strategic agreements.
• Structure partnerships that align AMD, NeoCloud providers and end customers across the AI value chain.
• Drive scalable business models that accelerate time‑to‑deployment and ecosystem growth.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• DC GPU Product Management and Business Operations teams
• Cross‑organizational partners including Corporate Development, IT, and Legal
• End customer‑facing teams to align cloud and data center off‑take with infrastructure planning

Market Development & Competitive Positioning

• Shape AMD’s positioning within the evolving AI infrastructure and cloud ecosystem.
• Identify emerging trends in data center design, power utilization and AI infrastructure deployment.
• Develop differentiated strategies to compete in a rapidly evolving AI infrastructure landscape.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in business development, infrastructure strategy, cloud partnerships or related leadership roles.
• Direct experience working with data center providers, colocation operators or infrastructure developers.
• Direct experience working with Cloud or NeoCloud providers.
• Direct experience with large‑scale infrastructure deployment or capacity planning.
• Strong familiarity with AI infrastructure requirements (power density, cooling, networking).
• Strong familiarity with GPU/accelerator‑based compute platforms.
• Strong familiarity with cloud and hybrid deployment models.
• Proven track record of structuring and closing large‑scale, multi‑year strategic agreements.
• Experience working across global markets and scaling partnerships internationally.
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.