TPM AI Director

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 We are seeking a senior level TPM director of AI to lead multiple important highly visible pillars: GenAI, AI algorithms, training at scale, performance optimization and distributed ML frameworks. The Person The ideal candidate will have hand-on experience and strong technical background in ML training at scale, end-to-end training pipeline, model architecture and distributed system. Solid understanding of AI ecosystem and business trends. An excellent leader who always reflects on how to improve and remove bottlenecks and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Responsibilities This pivotal role of leading applied AI research and AI software programs across all AMD hardware portfolio. Understanding deep technical subjects, technologies and publications related to machine learning. Comfortable with fast-paced startup like environment with changing requirements, priorities and timelines. Excellent problem-solving skills, always focus on solutions that scale and meet customers need. Collaborating effectively across organizational boundaries, building cross-functional partnerships, and cross-team alignment to achieve AMD strategic goals. Cross organizational alignment, planning and execution to achieve success. Presenting to C-level executives both internally and externally. Preferred Experience 10+ years of technical program manager or research manager experience in machine learning, deep learning frameworks, distributed training, LLM, and GenAI. 5+ years of hands-on experience in model training, especially at scale and ML frameworks. Experience with ML development lifecycle, machine learning technologies and AI software stack. Strong leadership skills, ability to work collaboratively with customers and cross-functional teams. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills both technically and non-technically, in addition to the ability to coordinate internally and externally. Publications at top-tier conferences and journals in machine learning or related fields are highly valuable. A strong ability to mentor, coach, and inspire a diverse and talented team of researchers and engineers. Academic Credentials A PhD or Master plus equivalent experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field. Location San Jose, Seattle #LI-MH2 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 We are seeking a senior level TPM director of AI to lead multiple important highly visible pillars: GenAI, AI algorithms, training at scale, performance optimization and distributed ML frameworks. The Person The ideal candidate will have hand-on experience and strong technical background in ML training at scale, end-to-end training pipeline, model architecture and distributed system. Solid understanding of AI ecosystem and business trends. An excellent leader who always reflects on how to improve and remove bottlenecks and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Responsibilities This pivotal role of leading applied AI research and AI software programs across all AMD hardware portfolio. Understanding deep technical subjects, technologies and publications related to machine learning. Comfortable with fast-paced startup like environment with changing requirements, priorities and timelines. Excellent problem-solving skills, always focus on solutions that scale and meet customers need. Collaborating effectively across organizational boundaries, building cross-functional partnerships, and cross-team alignment to achieve AMD strategic goals. Cross organizational alignment, planning and execution to achieve success. Presenting to C-level executives both internally and externally. Preferred Experience 10+ years of technical program manager or research manager experience in machine learning, deep learning frameworks, distributed training, LLM, and GenAI. 5+ years of hands-on experience in model training, especially at scale and ML frameworks. Experience with ML development lifecycle, machine learning technologies and AI software stack. Strong leadership skills, ability to work collaboratively with customers and cross-functional teams. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills both technically and non-technically, in addition to the ability to coordinate internally and externally. Publications at top-tier conferences and journals in machine learning or related fields are highly valuable. A strong ability to mentor, coach, and inspire a diverse and talented team of researchers and engineers. Academic Credentials A PhD or Master plus equivalent experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field. Location San Jose, Seattle #LI-MH2