Job Description

Locations: San Jose, California

Categories: General Management/ Administration/ Support

Req ID: 95881

Hiring Target Min: USD $161,760.00/Yr.

Hiring Target Max: USD $242,640.00/Yr.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for our growing team. As a key contributor, you will bring a strong technical background and contribute across multiple aspects of the software development process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and support reliable technical solutions. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. Join us!

THE PERSON:

You are a collaborative technical leader with a strong development background, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. You are comfortable contributing directly to technical work while providing guidance and mentorship to others. You can prioritize competing responsibilities, adapt to evolving technologies and business needs, and work effectively with highly technical and cross-functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead technical presentations and discussions demonstrating a strong understanding of applications, data, infrastructure, architecture, and application systems design.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure architects to define, design, and deliver technical architecture and patterns, considering technical quality, risk, fitness for purpose, reliability, and operability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the operations team while contributing directly to technical work when needed.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, take accountability for problems, and collaborate with appropriate teams to drive issues through resolution.
• Proactively contributes to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience with C/C++ or comparable systems programming technologies.
• Demonstrated experience working with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or similar development methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Ruby, Shell, Python, or comparable scripting technologies.
• Experience with revision and version-control systems such as Git, SVN, CVS, or equivalent tools.
• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting cloud environments, including IaaS and PaaS.
• Experience with database development and technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or comparable database platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding across hardware, systems architecture, infrastructure, and software, with the ability to work effectively across technical domains.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent relevant professional experience strongly preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.