Lead Sensor Architect: Power‑Efficient PC Sensing & AI

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices seeks a Lead Sensor Architect to own the end‑to‑end sensor strategy for next‑gen client PC platforms, spanning silicon IP, firmware, drivers, and UX algorithms.

The ideal candidate translates sensing modalities into high‑performance, power‑efficient solutions, guiding cross‑functional roadmaps and representing AMD with OEMs and industry forums. Senior, strategic, hands‑on leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., sensor systems, signal processing, embedded systems) preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications and prior IP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end sensor strategy for client PC platforms (vision, camera, audio, environmental, biometric, haptics).
• Define architecture requirements for next‑generation sensor subsystems including silicon IP, firmware, drivers, calibration, and algorithms.
• Partner with silicon, platform, and OS teams to deliver best‑in‑class power, performance, and UX metrics.
• Drive technology evaluations and POCs for emerging sensing modalities (time‑of‑flight, radar, UWB, environmental).
• Establish and champion sensor‑related security, privacy, and quality standards across the organization.
• Represent the company in industry forums and with key OEM/ODM partners; influence ecosystem roadmaps.

Skills

Sensor strategy

Sensor hubs design

Edge ML inference

Low-power design

Sensor drivers/firmware

Product lifecycle shipping

Industry standards influence

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Physics

Master’s/PhD preferred

Certifications advantageous

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices seeks a Lead Sensor Architect to own the end‑to‑end sensor strategy for next‑gen client PC platforms, spanning silicon IP, firmware, drivers, and UX algorithms.

The ideal candidate translates sensing modalities into high‑performance, power‑efficient solutions, guiding cross‑functional roadmaps and representing AMD with OEMs and industry forums. Senior, strategic, hands‑on leadership is required.