Director, Patent Litigation – Lead High-Impact Tech Defense

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Director of Patent Litigation to lead and manage the defensive patent litigation program. The role reports to the Sr.

Director of Intellectual Property and oversees U.S. and international disputes, ITC proceedings, and related actions. The candidate will guide litigation strategy, assess risk, and work closely with outside counsel and internal teams to deliver effective defenses aligned with AMD's business objectives.

Qualifications

• JD degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Technical degree preferred (Electrical/Computer Engineering or related).

Responsibilities

• Manage defensive patent litigation in U.S. federal courts, the ITC, and applicable foreign jurisdictions.
• Work with outside counsel on litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial prep.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather facts, assess risk, and support responses to legal actions.
• Lead preparation and review of infringement and invalidity claim charts with technical teams.
• Support early case assessment and dispute resolution while maintaining readiness for continued litigation.
• Lead responses to patent assertion letters, NPE demands, and indemnity requests with robust positions.

Skills

Strong communicator

Cross‑functional collaboration

Organized

Judgment

Effective communicator

Education

JD and bar admission

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Director of Patent Litigation to lead and manage the defensive patent litigation program. The role reports to the Sr.

Director of Intellectual Property and oversees U.S. and international disputes, ITC proceedings, and related actions. The candidate will guide litigation strategy, assess risk, and work closely with outside counsel and internal teams to deliver effective defenses aligned with AMD's business objectives.