Rack Cost Engineer — Datacenter Cost Modeling Lead

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an experienced cost engineering professional to own end-to-end rack-level cost modeling, forecasting, and optimization from concept to ramp. You will develop high-confidence cost structures for datacenter rack products and present to the Executive Team.

The role requires deep expertise in datacenter architecture, financial modeling, and collaboration across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Business Units to drive design-for-cost and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in rack cost modeling and design-for-cost (DFC) principles.
• Proficiency in SQL and database technologies.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Experience using AI tools (Copilot/Claude) for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Translate rack designs and BOMs into cost models with supplier quotes and proxies.
• Develop and improve rack cost systems and tools for forecasting and ROI analysis.
• Design data analysis methods to identify trends and improve model accuracy.
• Collaborate with design architects to forecast costs and influence product designs.
• Partner with Procurement to update and forecast costs with version control.
• Organize phase-gate reviews with Engineering, Finance, and BU during the NPI phase.
• Drive cost-improvement projects via cross-functional teams.
• Replicate best practices across business units.

Skills

Datacenter architecture understanding

Cost engineering mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Copilot

Claude

Job description

AMD is seeking an experienced cost engineering professional to own end-to-end rack-level cost modeling, forecasting, and optimization from concept to ramp. You will develop high-confidence cost structures for datacenter rack products and present to the Executive Team.

The role requires deep expertise in datacenter architecture, financial modeling, and collaboration across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Business Units to drive design-for-cost and cost improvements.