Chief of Staff - Cores Post Silicon Validation

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.  

Chief of Staff – Cores Post-Silicon Validation 

 

THE ROLE:

As Chief of Staff in the Cores Post-Silicon Validation team you will help to drive and evolve the processes that the business runs upon. Your objective is to enable the business processes to execute at a standard befitting the world-class products and solutions that our teams create. You will work closely with the leadership team and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders throughout the company to help the Cores Validation business meet its strategic objectives. 

 

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess solid skills and expertise in operations and post-silicon program management. Strong technical, analytical and programming skills (for example C/C++ or another high-level language) in a Post-Silicon Validation environment is also a must. Ability to work as part of a team, while also working independently, defining goals and scope and leading one’s own development.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and improve business processes for the Cores Post-Silicon Validation using state-of-the art AI tools
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure team preparation for important deadlines, program milestones, pre-reads, and executive meetings.
• Moderate process forums, capture minutes and actions, and follow up with action item owners to ensure closed-loop accountability.
• Data Champion: foster a data-driven culture through trusted data sources, analytics, insights, and AI-based recommendations to support business decisions.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Analyze large datasets using advanced tools to develop predictive AI models.
• Process Automation: Implement AI and automation solutions to streamline recurring Post-Silicon Validation tasks and improve reporting efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and other departments to integrate AI solutions into business operations.
• Strategic Insights: Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership and contribute to strategic financial decision-making.
• Risk Management: Use AI and data to support investment decisions and enhance risk management processes.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive program management experience in Post-Silicon Validation
• Adaptable communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly and at a level appropriate for both senior executives and individual contributors / stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute operational and business processes and metrics, and initiative to identify and drive improvements to process and visibility as needed.
• Experience with cross-organization project work and with building relationships to enable influence without authority.
• Strong organizational skills for record keeping.
• Experience in proactively establishing expectations and ownership for deliverables, as well as holding owners accountable.
• Has driven product development with hardware platforms and related software ecosystem. 
• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and to lead technical teams.
• Problem solving capability with confidence to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to executive leadership.
• Ability to influence horizontally across multiple internal functional organizations.
• Skilled in interfacing with customers, partners and in managing joint-development projects.
• Ability to understand and extract action plans from complex technical discussions and translate into succinct messaging tailored for varied targeted audiences.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like Pytorch, Tensor flow, JAX, etc.
• Knowledge of x86 architecture

 

 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer engineering, or a technology related field

 

LOCATION: 

Folsom, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

#LI-LM1

#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.

Chief of Staff – Cores Post-Silicon Validation 

 

THE ROLE:

As Chief of Staff in the Cores Post-Silicon Validation team you will help to drive and evolve the processes that the business runs upon. Your objective is to enable the business processes to execute at a standard befitting the world-class products and solutions that our teams create. You will work closely with the leadership team and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders throughout the company to help the Cores Validation business meet its strategic objectives. 

 

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess solid skills and expertise in operations and post-silicon program management. Strong technical, analytical and programming skills (for example C/C++ or another high-level language) in a Post-Silicon Validation environment is also a must. Ability to work as part of a team, while also working independently, defining goals and scope and leading one’s own development.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and improve business processes for the Cores Post-Silicon Validation using state-of-the art AI tools
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure team preparation for important deadlines, program milestones, pre-reads, and executive meetings.
• Moderate process forums, capture minutes and actions, and follow up with action item owners to ensure closed-loop accountability.
• Data Champion: foster a data-driven culture through trusted data sources, analytics, insights, and AI-based recommendations to support business decisions.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Analyze large datasets using advanced tools to develop predictive AI models.
• Process Automation: Implement AI and automation solutions to streamline recurring Post-Silicon Validation tasks and improve reporting efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and other departments to integrate AI solutions into business operations.
• Strategic Insights: Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership and contribute to strategic financial decision-making.
• Risk Management: Use AI and data to support investment decisions and enhance risk management processes.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive program management experience in Post-Silicon Validation
• Adaptable communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly and at a level appropriate for both senior executives and individual contributors / stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute operational and business processes and metrics, and initiative to identify and drive improvements to process and visibility as needed.
• Experience with cross-organization project work and with building relationships to enable influence without authority.
• Strong organizational skills for record keeping.
• Experience in proactively establishing expectations and ownership for deliverables, as well as holding owners accountable.
• Has driven product development with hardware platforms and related software ecosystem. 
• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and to lead technical teams.
• Problem solving capability with confidence to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to executive leadership.
• Ability to influence horizontally across multiple internal functional organizations.
• Skilled in interfacing with customers, partners and in managing joint-development projects.
• Ability to understand and extract action plans from complex technical discussions and translate into succinct messaging tailored for varied targeted audiences.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like Pytorch, Tensor flow, JAX, etc.
• Knowledge of x86 architecture

 

 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer engineering, or a technology related field

 

LOCATION: 

Folsom, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

#LI-LM1

#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.