director software engineering Director of Engineering management · Posted Dec 3, 2025

About this role

AMD is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with System Design, Embedded Systems.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Engineering
Posted
Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
Director-level role leading AMD's custom solutions business (ASICs, SoCs, FPGAs). Pursues high-value custom development deals, manages complex customer engagements, and shapes the custom business roadmap. Requires cross-functional leadership, business acumen, and executive-level communication skills.

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Job description

from AMD careers


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:

Lead the Adaptive & Embedded Computing Group’s (AECG) efforts for marketing and defining custom solutions: ASICs, custom SoCs and custom FPGAs, including derivatives of mainstream AMD standard products. This role will focus on identifying and winning strategic custom development projects, managing complex customer engagements, and shaping AMD’s long-term custom business roadmap

 

THE PERSON:

Will be able to work with & lead large cross-functional teams. Can develop, influence, and sell concepts to multiple teams including the AMD executive team. Strong business acumen to develop strong business case for concepts. Effective communicator. Strong presentation skills. Must be adaptable and thrive in ambiguous situations.

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