Software Ecoystem Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Software Ecosystem Architect in Austin, TX, to provide technical leadership shaping the long-term architecture of Client and Graphics products. The role requires deep system-level expertise, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across hardware and software teams. Ideal candidates will have a relevant advanced degree and extensive knowledge of the Windows ecosystem and AMD's software technologies. This position emphasizes innovation and collaboration to enhance consumer experiences across diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Deep technical background in systems architecture or advanced software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Windows ecosystem and AMD software technologies.
• Proven expertise in defining multi-year architectural strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define technical software architecture across Client and Graphics product portfolio.
• Serve as primary technical interface for strategic customer engagements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address software bottlenecks.

Skills

System-level expertise

Influence on software architecture

Collaboration across teams

Technical leadership

GPU and compute software stacks

Education

Bachelors / Masters / PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Open GPU

ROCm

Job description

Overview

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.

The Role

As a Software Ecosystem Architect within the Client and Graphics organization, you will provide technical leadership in defining the long‑term software architecture that underpins next‑generation Client and Graphics products.

This role operates at the intersection of software, hardware, and ecosystem strategy, shaping multi‑year software direction and architectural foundations to enable differentiated consumer experiences across PC, Gaming, and AI‑driven workloads.

As a senior technical authority, you will serve as a key technical interface to strategic customers and ecosystem partners, engaging in forward‑looking discussions that influence software direction, platform capabilities, and ecosystem readiness. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software architects across AMD to drive alignment, identify architectural tradeoffs, and address software and system‑level bottlenecks impacting performance, scalability, and end‑user experiences.

The Person

The successful candidate is a technically accomplished architect and ecosystem leader who brings deep system‑level expertise and a strong ability to influence long‑term software and platform direction.

• Excels at collaborating across hardware, software, and architecture teams, influencing both software and system‑level architectural decisions for next‑generation Client and Graphics products.
• Demonstrates a system‑level mindset with the ability to translate strategic intent into concrete architectural direction and scalable software foundations.
• Serves as a trusted technical authority in customer and partner engagements, able to shape forward‑looking discussions and influence ecosystem direction through technical credibility.
• Brings a long‑term perspective, balancing near‑term technical decisions with multi‑year architectural, IP, and ecosystem considerations.
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, including senior technical leaders and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical software architecture and long‑term software direction across the Client and Graphics product portfolio, aligned with multi‑year strategic objectives and informed by market inflections and competitive analysis.
• Define, document, and evolve software architectural requirements that inform multi‑year product roadmaps and long‑term IP planning.
• Partner closely with software and hardware architects across AMD to translate strategic intent into concrete architectural requirements and cohesive software roadmaps.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for strategic customer engagements, shaping forward‑looking software initiatives and influencing long‑term ecosystem and platform direction.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and address software and system‑level bottlenecks impacting performance, scalability, and end‑user experiences across diverse workloads.
• Lead software architecture planning for AI‑driven experiences, working closely with the Windows ecosystem and broader platform partners to ensure alignment and technical readiness.

Preferred Experience

• Deep technical background in systems architecture or advanced software engineering roles, with demonstrated experience operating at platform or system level.
• Hands‑on experience with the Windows ecosystem and AMD software technologies, including GPU and compute software stacks such as Open GPU, ROCm, and others.
• Proven expertise in defining and influencing multi‑year architectural strategies, including long‑term IP planning and software roadmap development.
• Experience with consumer AI software ecosystems and AI‑driven user experiences, with an understanding of architectural requirements across diverse workloads.
• Strong familiarity with PC and Gaming silicon, system design, and associated software ecosystems.
• Track record of working across hardware and software boundaries to identify architectural tradeoffs and drive technically sound, forward‑looking solutions.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors / Masters / PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Location

Austin, TX

Employment Eligibility

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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 and/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.