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AMD · 4 months ago

Director Software Development

positionSan Jose, California
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$203K/yr - $348K/yr

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a leader in technology innovation, focusing on transforming lives with their products. They are seeking a Director of Software Development to lead the Vivado Router team, manage software development projects, and deliver innovative FPGA-based solutions.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Vivado Router team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of next generation FPGA-based routing solutions to get multi-fold performance improvements (QoR, Compile Time, Memory Usage)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages creativity and knowledge sharing
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in FPGA technology and software development
Participate and play a critical role in planning project deliverables
Perform individual goal planning and evaluation per AMD policies
Maintain the health and morale of the team
Develop and grow the engineering skills of the team
Provide periodic management/executive updates

Qualification

FPGA technologyC++PythonProject managementSoftware developmentTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingStrategic thinking

Required

Strong background in FPGA technology
Software development experience
Team leadership experience
Ability to lead, interact, and collaborate with global counterparts
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to multitask
Experience with cross-team management
Experience in planning software development projects
Ability to create documentation
Ability to deliver software products for both internal and external customers

Preferred

Proven experience in software development and team leadership
Strong understanding of FPGA architecture and programming
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hands-on experience in software engineering and architectural leadership
Consistent record of delivering high-quality software on time
Proven track record in planning and delivering complex software products
Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities
Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
Disciplined approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a technical environment
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a related discipline preferred

Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.amd.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
2023-03-02Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-29Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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