AI Data Center System Architect Job Listing at AMD in Santa Clara, CA (Job ID 85884-en-us)

Description

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:

Join AMD's AI Platform Engineering organization and help shape the future of next-generation AI and data center infrastructure. As a System Architect, you will play a critical role in defining and driving innovative system architectures that power AMD's strategic AI initiatives. Working alongside senior technical leaders, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will evaluate new technologies, develop architecture concepts, conduct feasibility studies, and influence the design of cutting-edge AI server platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible programs that are a top strategic priority for AMD, collaborating with teams across hardware, silicon, software, thermal, power, and platform engineering disciplines. You will help solve complex technical challenges at scale while influencing products that support the evolving demands of enterprise AI and large-scale data center deployments.

THE PERSON:

You are a collaborative and forward-thinking architect who thrives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. You enjoy solving complex system-level challenges, evaluating emerging technologies, and working across multiple engineering disciplines to drive innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, embraces change, and demonstrates a continuous learning mindset. You are comfortable navigating evolving project priorities, influencing technical decisions across large organizations, and building strong cross-functional partnerships. You bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for innovation that enables teams to successfully deliver ambitious technology goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive system architecture initiatives for next-generation AI infrastructure and data center platforms.
• Perform architecture concept studies, feasibility assessments, and system-level tradeoff analyses to support future product development.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, software, thermal, power, and platform engineering teams to define scalable solutions.
• Develop architecture recommendations that support enterprise AI workloads and large-scale data center deployments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, interface standards, and industry trends to influence future platform strategy.
• Within the first several months, establish an understanding of AMD's AI platform roadmap, architecture requirements, and key stakeholder relationships.
• Over time, become a technical leader influencing architecture decisions across major development programs and driving innovation within the organization.
• Contributes to long-term roadmap planning by identifying opportunities for architectural advancements and next-generation system capabilities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• System architecture experience supporting AI infrastructure, AI servers, high-performance computing, or large-scale data center environments.
• Experience developing system-level solutions within semiconductor, silicon, platform, or advanced technology organizations.
• Knowledge of AI server architecture, enterprise computing platforms, and data center technologies.
• Experience with high-speed electrical interfaces and modern connectivity standards.
• Exposure to high-power system design, thermal architecture, and platform scalability considerations.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, next-generation interface standards, and innovative computing architectures.
• Experience influencing technical direction across cross-functional engineering organizations.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; or Seattle, WA

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.