Director Product Development

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: In this individual contributor role, you will lead the product strategy for Embedded SoC silicon targeting intelligent embedded endpoints and edge applications—from concept through to execution. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive Product Strategy Lead the product strategy for embedded SoC silicon targeting intelligent embedded endpoints and edge applications—from concept through to definition. Long-Term Planning Develop and maintain long-term plans for product and IP strategy, aligning with market trends and business goals. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the central resource and subject matter expert for cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, quality, test, marketing, and business stakeholders, throughout the product and IP lifecycle. Whole Product Delivery Ensure delivery of the complete product solution, including non-silicon components such as software, libraries, development tools, IP cores, and demonstration boards. Requirements Documentation Define and document product and IP requirements in a Market Requirements Document (MRD), and refine them into a Product Requirements Document (PRD) as the plan of record. Decision-Making & Prioritization Make clear, decisive calls on product features—what’s in and what’s out—and negotiate trade-offs to align with strategic priorities. Executive & Technical Communication Present confidently and effectively to both executive-level and technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Act as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: AI compute Complex Embedded SoC architectures On-chip interconnects Software architecture and development flows for SoCs Business Acumen Leading Product concepts to product release EDUCATION: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering MBA preferred #LI-HYBRID #LI-AP1 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.
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.
THE ROLE: In this individual contributor role, you will lead the product strategy for Embedded SoC silicon targeting intelligent embedded endpoints and edge applications—from concept through to execution. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive Product Strategy Lead the product strategy for embedded SoC silicon targeting intelligent embedded endpoints and edge applications—from concept through to definition. Long-Term Planning Develop and maintain long-term plans for product and IP strategy, aligning with market trends and business goals. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the central resource and subject matter expert for cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, quality, test, marketing, and business stakeholders, throughout the product and IP lifecycle. Whole Product Delivery Ensure delivery of the complete product solution, including non-silicon components such as software, libraries, development tools, IP cores, and demonstration boards. Requirements Documentation Define and document product and IP requirements in a Market Requirements Document (MRD), and refine them into a Product Requirements Document (PRD) as the plan of record. Decision-Making & Prioritization Make clear, decisive calls on product features—what’s in and what’s out—and negotiate trade-offs to align with strategic priorities. Executive & Technical Communication Present confidently and effectively to both executive-level and technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Act as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: AI compute Complex Embedded SoC architectures On-chip interconnects Software architecture and development flows for SoCs Business Acumen Leading Product concepts to product release EDUCATION: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering MBA preferred #LI-HYBRID #LI-AP1