Rack Cost Manager

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

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

The Role

AMD is seeking an experienced cost engineering professional to own and drive end-to-end rack-level cost modeling, forecasting, and optimization—from early design concepts through production ramp. This role is critical to ensuring AMD delivers competitive, high-confidence cost structures for datacenter rack and infrastructure products.

The Person

The person in this role will have direct visibility to the Executive Team and will draw upon their deep expertise in datacenter architecture, financial cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to bring best-in-class rack products to market at optimal cost and margin.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate high-level rack designs and bills of materials (BOMs) into high-confidence, component-level rack cost models using supplier quotes, estimates, and appropriate proxies.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve rack component cost systems and tools that deliver accurate, data-rich cost forecasts for AMD business planning and return-on-investment analysis.
• Design and execute data analysis tools and methods to identify correlations, trends, and discrepancies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of rack cost models.
• Collaborate with Rack / Datacenter Design Architects to forecast costs and influence new product designs and business plans through design-for-cost (DFC) principles.
• Partner with Procurement to update and forecast rack-level component costs for current and future designs, using version control to document all updates and changes.
• Organize product phase-gate reviews with Engineering, Finance, and Business Units through the NPI phase of rack products.
• Identify and drive key cost improvement projects via cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Replicate and synergize best practices across business units and product lines.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of datacenter, pod, and rack architecture designs, business considerations, and the competitive landscape.
• Proficiency in rack financial cost modeling, including knowledge of key rack components and their functions.
• Proficiency in SQL and database technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with experience using Copilot, Claude, and other AI tools.

Preferred Experience

• Proven experience in cost engineering, product engineering, or program management of complex datacenter or infrastructure products.
• Experience managing large, complex, and high-impact engineering or business projects.
• Experienced working with diverse matrix organizations and virtual teams.
• Exposure to datacenter design, rack integration, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with program management tools and processes.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

LOCATION

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.