Senior Manager, AI Memory & Storage Ecosystem Partnerships Job Listing at AMD in Santa Clara, CA (Job ID 84842-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:

As a Senior Manager (Individual Contributor), AI Ecosystem Memory & Storage Partnerships, you will help shape AMD's next‑generation Data Center GPU and AI infrastructure platforms. This partner‑facing role focuses on driving ecosystem strategy across memory, storage, and CPU partners to accelerate AI adoption and grow AMD Instinct™ GPU market share.

You will serve as a product management subject‑matter expert, working closely with ecosystem partners, hyperscale's, and internal engineering teams to align roadmaps, influence architecture, and translate market needs into product strategy. As part of AMD's Data Center GPU Ecosystem team, you will bring structure and execution discipline to a complex and rapidly evolving partner landscape.

THE PERSON:

You bring deep experience across data center GPUs, memory, storage, CPUs, and AI workloads, along with strong partner engagement, communication, and strategic thinking skills. You are self‑directed, comfortable operating through ambiguity, and able to influence across organizations without direct authority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Own and manage strategic memory, storage, and CPU ecosystem partnerships aligned to AMD's AI and Data Center GPU strategy
• Lead partner roadmap alignment, identify opportunities and gaps, and drive ecosystem execution
• Evangelize AMD Instinct™ GPU technologies with ecosystem and solution partners
• Translate customer, partner, and market insights into clear product strategies and requirements
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives including long‑term ecosystem planning and multi‑generation roadmap alignment
• Support key customer and partner engagements, including hyperscale's and system vendors
• Represent AMD in standards bodies and industry forums where applicable

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the computing industry (OEM, ODM, CSP, or Semiconductor)
• Strong background in memory and storage technologies for large‑scale data centers
• Familiarity with AI workloads, infrastructure, and software stacks
• Experience with industry standards organizations (e.g., JEDEC, SNIA)
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple initiatives
• Background in product management, systems engineering, or architecture‑driven roles

EDUCATION:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Location:

• Santa Clara, CA and Austin, TX preferred
• Other locations may be considered for the right candidate

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.