Product Development and Analytic Technical Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Lead Engineer in Austin, Texas, to oversee product engineering for next-generation microprocessors. This pivotal role requires expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and the ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers while influencing key technical decisions. AMD offers a competitive benefits package and is committed to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor fab manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of device physics and manufacturing interactions.
• Experience supporting reliability stress testing and qualification activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical supervision to junior engineers.
• Lead technical discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Influence decisions impacting multiple products or the product line.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Tools

Python

SQL

MATLAB

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

This is a lead engineering position responsible for Product Engineering program technical planning for next‑generation AMD microprocessors. This individual serves as a critical technical point of contact to the business, design, platform validation and product engineering teams. We have competitive benefit packages and an award‑winning culture.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate will be capable of communicating problems, solutions, and project status up to the executive level. You will provide technical supervision or mentoring to junior engineers and influence others as a technical leader. You have the capability assuming the consultative or leadership responsibilities for large projects or product development initiatives, while dealing with internal and external groups on behalf of the group or project. This role allows the opportunity to influence technical decisions that have a significant impact on multiple products or the product line.

Technical Qualifications (Fab / Device / Yield)

• Hands‑on experience with semiconductor fab manufacturing processes, statistical process control, and end‑to‑end manufacturing/test flows
• Strong understanding of device physics and interactions with manufacturing process modules
• Proven expertise in yield analysis, yield ramp, and yield improvement methodologies
• Experience correlating fab parametric (inline metrology, electrical‑test data) to yield
• Working knowledge of failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective actions
• Experience supporting reliability stress testing and qualification activities

Data & Automation Skills

• Strong ability to analyze and interpret large fab datasets (inline, parametric, test, yield)
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Perl, or similar)
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, or equivalent
• Ability to build dashboards and automated reports to support data‑driven decisions

Collaboration & Leadership Behaviors

• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Process Integration, Device, Design, Test, Manufacturing, and foundry teams
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in debug efforts to resolve yield, performance, and reliability issues
• Strong communication skills to clearly present complex technical data to broad range of audiences: junior engineers to executive leadership
• Self‑driven with strong ownership, accountability, and structured problem solving

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in the semiconductor industry
• Demonstrated impact in manufacturing, yield, and/or reliability roles
• Experience serving as a technical interface to foundries and internal stakeholders (POR/CIP optimization)
• Experience building reusable analytics pipelines (SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, Dataiku, Tableau, Spotfire)
• Demonstrated technical leadership or mentorship of junior engineers

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

Visa Eligibility

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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.