Senior Product Development Engineering Manager Job Listing at AMD in Bayan Lepas, Penang (Job ID 78862-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 Product Manager within the Product Engineering Organization (PEO) supporting the Enterprise Business Unit, you will own overall program accountability for one or more server products—driving planning, definition, execution, and introduction into high‑volume manufacturing. You will lead a cross‑functional product team, steer critical technical and business decisions, and ensure delivery against performance, cost, quality, yield, schedule, and readiness KPIs. This role requires a senior leader with both technical depth and product/program leadership capability, able to influence across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, validation, design, and external manufacturing partners.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is a strategic, technically grounded leader with deep experience in semiconductor product development and a proven ability to drive complex, cross‑functional programs from definition through high‑volume manufacturing. They thrive in fast‑paced environments, demonstrate strong analytical and decision‑making instincts, and balance technical depth with business execution. This person brings a collaborative, influence‑based leadership style, excels at aligning diverse engineering and operational teams, and communicates crisply with executives, partners, and customers. They are proactive, resourceful, and resilient—able to anticipate risks, close gaps quickly, and inspire teams to deliver industry‑leading Enterprise products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the overall program owner responsible for end‑to‑end planning, negotiating, and executing complex Enterprise product roadmaps, balancing business goals with technical feasibility.
• Influence product definition, silicon configuration, OPN planning, platform requirements, and supply/demand distribution.
• Lead multi-functional teams spanning Design, Product/Test Engineering, Quality/Reliability, Platform, Architecture, Supply Chain, ATMP/OSAT, and external partners to ensure cross‑discipline alignment and timely execution.
• Establish program schedules, critical path, risk assessments, and mitigating actions; drive closure on all blockers to ensure smooth NPI execution.
• Engage BU leadership and executive stakeholders, providing clear program updates, risk assessments, and decision recommendations
• Provide technical leadership across Product Engineering (characterization, test strategy, yield optimization, debug, quality screens, SLT/FT readiness).
• Guide test readiness at all stages: probe/sort, FT, SLT, quality screens (HTOL/ESD/Package Qual), and debug flows through bring-up to production.
• Leverage engineering data to influence design decisions, test coverage, DFT strategies, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Partner with ATMP JV sites and OSATs to support test program qualification, package qual readiness, and ramp-to-production milestones.
• Manage NPI budgets including hardware, samples, characterization units, bring-up infrastructure, and engineering spend.
• Support customer engagement on debug, capability assessments, and readiness reviews for Enterprise products.
• Represent Product Engineering in cross‑company forums and technical reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing product engineering/program team aligned to AMD values and execution standards
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in semiconductor product development, product/test engineering, program management, or equivalent technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading complex NPI or product/program launches with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor product lifecycle: bring‑up, characterization, yield optimization, test content development, SLT/FT/test flow readiness.
• Ability to understand and influence design, test, and manufacturing trade-offs.
• Familiarity with OSAT/ATMP processes, package qualification, HTOL/ESD/DFx, and reliability methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach talent, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging executives, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to navigate dynamic technical and organizational landscapes.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.