Director of Product Manager -Network Infrastructure

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Director of Product Management in our Technical Product Management team to lead the strategy, development, and execution of networking infrastructure products for GPU clusters and AI workloads. You will drive roadmaps, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and translate market needs into compelling features.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in network product leadership, deep Ethernet/InfiniBand/RDMA knowledge, and experience delivering high-performance networks for AI

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network product management or related technical leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of networking systems and technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, RDMA, InfiniBand, SDN, NICs, DPUs, switches).
• Experience defining, developing or deploying high-performance networks for AI, HPC or large-scale cloud infra.
• Experience with GPU clusters for AI/ML workloads and distributed GPU environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy and roadmap for networking infrastructure focusing on GPU clusters.
• Drive design and implementation of high-performance network solutions for HPC and AI workloads.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering to meet GPU cluster requirements.
• Conduct market research and engage customers to translate insights into features.
• Partner with marketing, sales and support to ensure successful launches.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships to integrate latest technologies.
• Oversee budget, resources and timelines for the networking product line.

Skills

Leadership & communication

Project management

Networking tech

AI GPU networks

Hybrid infrastructure

GPU clusters for AI/ML

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Product Management in our Technical Product Management team to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our network infrastructure products. This role is crucial in designing, developing, and managing scalable, high-performance networks, with an emphasis on supporting GPU clusters for advanced computing applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking technologies, experience with high-bandwidth, low-latency environments, and a deep understanding of how networks support distributed GPU clusters for AI, ML, and HPC workloads.
The Person
Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to translate technical details into business value for stakeholders. Taking the initiative and drive the cross
Project Management: Proven ability to manage large-scale projects from concept through execution and deployment
Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Lead the development and execution of the product roadmap for networking infrastructure, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance, especially in relation to GPU cluster environments.
• Network Infrastructure Leadership: Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge network solutions, ensuring optimal performance for HPC and GPU-based applications.
• Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure that network architectures meet the specific requirements for GPU clusters, including high-throughput and low-latency data transfers.
• Market & Customer Analysis: Conduct market research and engage with customers to understand needs, trends, and pain points in networking for GPU clusters. Translate these insights into product features and improvements.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with other product teams, marketing, sales, and customer support to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product success.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Manage relationships with networking hardware and software vendors, ensuring that the latest technologies are integrated into the product.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee budgetary planning, resource allocation, and project timelines for the networking product line, ensuring the highest ROI and alignment with company goals.
  

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of experience in network product management or a related technical leadership role.
• Deep understanding of networking systems and technologies such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, RDMA, InfiniBand, SDN, NICs, DPUs, switches, or related infrastructure components
• Experience defining, developing, or deploying high-performance networks for AI clusters, accelerated computing, or large-scale cloud infrastructure
• Experience with high-performance networks for GPU clusters or HPC environments is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of networking challenges for AI/ML workloads, including data transfer speeds, network congestion, and latency considerations.
• Expertise in high-speed networking protocols and hardware.
• Familiarity with cloud and on-premise infrastructure, including hybrid network environments.
• Experience with GPU clusters for AI, deep learning, or scientific computing applications.
• Knowledge of technologies such as RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access), NVMe over Fabrics
  

Academic Credentials
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
LOCATION:
Santa Clara, CA preferred, may consider candidates in Austin, TX
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
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