at AMD
Location
Austin, Texas
Compensation
$179k–$306k USD
Type
full time
Posted
1 weeks ago
Remote
Yes
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=149
Posted $306k · in the market band
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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
We are seeking a Principal Architect with deep expertise in x86 computing architecture and Linux system software to drive end‑to‑end platform and software architecture across complex, high‑performance systems. This role is responsible for setting technical direction, defining long‑term architectural strategy, and solving the most complex system‑level challenges spanning hardware, firmware, OS, virtualization, and application layers.
As a senior technical leader, you will operate with significant autonomy and organizational influence, partnering with silicon, firmware, platform hardware, software, and ecosystem teams while engaging directly with open-source communities and industry partners to shape the future of Linux-based computing platforms.
The ideal candidate is a recognized industry expert and systems thinker with a proven record of driving architecture for complex computing platforms. You possess a unique combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to influence technical direction across large organizations.
You thrive in environments where hardware and software intersect, enjoy solving difficult system-level problems, and have demonstrated success delivering architectural innovations that scale across products, customers, and ecosystems.
You bring:
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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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.
The Role
We are seeking a Principal Architect with deep expertise in x86 computing architecture and Linux system software to drive end‑to‑end platform and software architecture across complex, high‑performance systems. This role is responsible for setting technical direction, defining long‑term architectural strategy, and solving the most complex system‑level challenges spanning hardware, firmware, OS, virtualization, and application layers.
As a senior technical leader, you will operate with significant autonomy and organizational influence, partnering with silicon, firmware, platform hardware, software, and ecosystem teams while engaging directly with open-source communities and industry partners to shape the future of Linux-based computing platforms.
The ideal candidate is a recognized industry expert and systems thinker with a proven record of driving architecture for complex computing platforms. You possess a unique combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to influence technical direction across large organizations.
You thrive in environments where hardware and software intersect, enjoy solving difficult system-level problems, and have demonstrated success delivering architectural innovations that scale across products, customers, and ecosystems.
You bring:
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-BW2
#LI-HYBRID
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.
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