Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

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

Job summary

AMD, headquartered in Santa Clara, seeks a Director of Strategy Corporate Business Development to lead market and financial analyses and translate data into senior-level insights. You will identify new opportunities, define market entry strategies, and assess competitive positions while coordinating with executives and business units.

The role combines strategic planning, investment evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive AMD’s growth over a 3–5 year horizon.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the job offered or a closely related role.
• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Alternate combination: Bachelor’s + 7 years progressive post-baccalaureate experience in similar roles.
• Position requires five years of experience in: financial analysis, technology industry analysis, Excel-based financial modeling, C-suite communication, business reporting, investor communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and financial data to compile key market insights for senior management meetings.
• Identify new market opportunities and entry strategies for AMD technologies.
• Maintain technical understanding of AMD products to compare market position.
• Lead long-range planning and TAM calculations with stakeholders across units.
• Surface and assess startup technologies for potential investments or partnerships.
• Support CEO office with strategic initiatives and executive briefings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Technology industry analysis

Excel modelling

C-suite communication

Business report writing

Investor communication

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering + 7 years experience

Job description

AMD, headquartered in Santa Clara, seeks a Director of Strategy Corporate Business Development to lead market and financial analyses and translate data into senior-level insights. You will identify new opportunities, define market entry strategies, and assess competitive positions while coordinating with executives and business units.

The role combines strategic planning, investment evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive AMD’s growth over a 3–5 year horizon.