Sr. Manager System Architect

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a Wired System Architect to shape product definitions, reference designs, and customer engagements for high-performance networking solutions. You will drive architecture decisions across silicon, IP, and boards, partnering with customers and ecosystem players to deliver optimized, market-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong RTL, FPGA/ASIC design experience with excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills, enabling fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering is a must; Master’s or PhD is a plus.
• Experience in design of wired subsystems for OEMs using FPGA/SoC and/or ASICs.
• Deep knowledge of Ethernet protocols and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture for wired networking products and reference designs.
• Identify customer system requirements and develop architecture proposals to differentiate and optimize cost, power, and time-to-market.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partner ecosystem to enable timely execution of IP and system reference designs.
• Define system design requirements and drive implementation of reference designs.
• Activate sales and field enablement to promote AMD technology adoption.

Skills

System architecture

RTL design

FPGA tools

ASIC design

Project management

AI/ML tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

Master’s or PhD degree

Tools

FPGA toolchains

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE

As a Wired System Architect, you will be responsible for participating in standards bodies and understanding wired comms technology trends, defining products (silicon, IP, boards), defining system reference designs & implementation, system architecture engagement with customers, ecosystem partner engagements for solution development, and sales & field enablement for AMD technology adoption. This role requires prior experience in system architecture, systems engineering, design & implementation, test & validation, performance benchmarking preferably at leading OEMs for comms infrastructure segments such as packet/ optical networks, security – data & control path, datacenter interconnect, enterprise/ service provider broadband access, and emerging AI ML model inference applications in wired networks.

THE PERSON

The ideal person has outstanding problem‑solving skills, analytical skills, attention to design details, creative & out of box thinking, interpersonal skills at driving collaboration across cross‑functional teams for common goals, penchant for listening to/ learning from peers, persistence & perseverance at the face of obstacles, patience to iterate for optimal solution, and ability to document & share best design practices. AMD culture of execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives is critical for success in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product planning and product roadmaps for FPGA/SoC, IP, custom ASIC aligned with technological trends and emerging use cases
• Identify customer system requirements, develop system architecture proposals to help customer differentiate, lower cost, power, and TTM. Focus on customers in North America.
• Contributing to business strategy & successful execution of strategy to fruition, sales and field training/enablement and demand generation Identify
• Define system design requirements, design & implementation of system reference designs
• Guide/ mobilize/ and work with internal engineering teams and partner ecosystem for timely execution of IP and system reference designs
• Collaborate with Silicon and Tools marketing teams for alignment and execution on product/ market requirements
• Enable sales and field to drive AMD technology adoption for successful execution on business, revenue, and profitability goals

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Proven years of experience in design and development of wired subsystems at leading OEM vendors using FPGA/ SoC and/ or ASICs
• Deep knowledge of Ethernet protocols and associated security standards, packet/ optical networks, and broadband access technologies
• Expert levels skills in RTL design, FPGA tools and/or ASIC design methodologies
• Experience in wired subsystem design performance benchmarking, power optimization, and system thermal design considerations
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment with changing deadlines
• Strong project management, process management, analytical and consulting skills
• Expertise in using AI ML tools for productivity and automation

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s in engineering is a must. Master’s or PhD degree is a plus

LOCATION

• Santa Clara, CA (team-based), with flexibility for other locations depending on candidate experience

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. 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.