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The Role:

As a Sr. Software Strategy Lead within the Client and Graphics business unit, you will operate at the intersection of product, software strategy, and ecosystem innovation, defining and driving the long-term direction of a portfolio of consumer-facing software experiences.This role plays a core leadership role pivotal in engaging with strategic customers and ecosystem partners, translating their needs into software strategies and initiatives that deliver sustained value for both AMD and its partners. You will work closely with crossfunctional team, both internally and externally, to align priorities, drive execution, and ensure successful outcomes across complex, multistakeholder initiatives. This role requires a product-first mindset, combining deep customer empathy, market understanding, and technical fluency to shape software strategy—not just coordinate execution. 

The Person:

• A recognized strategic leader with a proven ability to define, influence and execute longterm software strategy while ensuring critical near-term outcomes.
• Demonstrates a rich systemlevel perspective with an understanding of endtoend platform experiences across consumer segments such as PC, Gaming, and AIrelated products, and deep level of familiarity with the Windows ecosystem.
• Brings exceptional executive communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Operates effectively in a complex, crossfunctional environments, balancing strategic thinking with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, own and evolve portfolio-level software strategy across the Client and Graphics product portfolio to strengthen competitive positioning and establish longterm thought leadership.
• Act as a senior strategic interface with strategic customers and ecosystem partners to shape, align, and execute software strategies that deliver sustained, longterm value for AMD and its partners.
• Own multi-year strategic planning for critical software enablement, including APIs and key software components, to enable differentiated and compelling enduser experiences.
• Drive alignment and execution through close collaboration with Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Architecture, Program Management, and Product Management teams.
• Communicate strategy, priorities, and progress effectively to executive leadership, providing clear, data-based updates that support informed decisionmaking and successful outcomes.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in software product management, business development, and/or software engineering, with demonstrated experience driving strategic initiatives that span both technical and business domains.
• Strong understanding of Client hardware and software ecosystems, with particular familiarity with the Windows platform and associated ecosystems.
• Experience with consumer AI technologies and related software ecosystems, and an understanding of their impact on enduser experiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across crossfunctional teams and drive alignment toward successful outcomes.
• Experience defining and influencing multiyear strategies, balancing nearterm execution with longterm vision.

Academic Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Location:

• Austin, TX

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.

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.