Embedded Systems Architect – Aerospace & Defense

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 TEAM:

The AECG Embedded Business Team builds and optimizes x86 and Adaptive SOC platforms for embedded and computing applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions at scale. We work with internal teams, sales, and partners to drive the value proposition for AMD embedded products. We work with customers and partners to address unique applications needs, specifically for the aerospace and defense market.

THE ROLE:

Define and create AMD’s embedded processor solutions optimized for Aerospace & Defense applications! You’ll specify the reference designs, product features, and embedded software and firmware solutions for x86, Arm, and RiscV processors to address requirements of edge sensors and mission computing for defense applications. You’ll be part of a dynamic team of experienced staff and systems architects within AMD’s aerospace and defense embedded business team, where your experience and vision for embedded computing in the fields of land, air, sea, and/or space systems is matched by your passion for creating solutions to enable our customers’ mission success.

THE PERSON:

We’re looking for someone with deep experience in embedded computing with x86 with ability to translate that experience into a vision of future generation system capabilities. We need someone who can clearly communicate their ideas internally with cross-functional teams and externally with our Aerospace and Defense customers. The successful candidate seeks new knowledge, listens carefully to customers’ needs, influences with data and examples, and pursues the win-win for our customers and for AMD. They are equally capable of working alone and in small groups to develop specifications and definitions, and presenting out their ideas and results in large team meetings and at industry conferences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the x86 solutions expert within our Aerospace and Defense team

• Collaborate with other internal x86 technical marketing, applications, and product management teams to form value propositions for and influence of x86 roadmap

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key aerospace and defense customers and partners, driving adoption of AMD products and informing future requirements

• Create product value propositions that positively differentiate AMD x86 products, developing and directing outbound content, presentations, and webinars

• Define, drive, and track co-developments for partner ecosystem (COTS providers)

• Specify requirements and application use-cases for future x86 processors and solutions

• Define and specify reference designs and benchmarking activity that showcase the capabilities of AMD products, integrating with demo designs in application fields such as radar, communications, image detection and classification, and AI

• Guide internal and external cross-functional teams in the execution and delivery of reference designs and benchmarking

JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with embedded processors and systems in the defense community, product management, or in an applications engineering role

• Strong background experience with x86 and Arm CPUs, and ideally exposure to RiscV

• Knowledge and experience with BIOS, embedded drivers, and application software

• Knowledgeable with memory architectures and tradeoffs impacting performance

• Experience with comparative tradeoffs and performance benchmarking of processors

• Experience with high-performance networking interfaces and tradeoffs (RoCEv2/RDMA)

• Experience working with Linux variants and common RTOS requirements in Defense

• Application-level experience with memory and resource partitioning, and hypervisors

• Knowledgeable about compilers and workflows

• Background working with COTS vendors on SBC development for defense applications

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new concepts

• Must be a hands-on person who takes initiative and is self-motivated

• Demonstrated capability to develop product value propositions and drive roadmaps

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentations skills, and the ability to work with multiple groups

• Proven ability to work with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams

• Must be a United States citizen

NICE TO HAVE:

• Familiarity with Intel and AMD x86 device architectures, including Ryzen and EPYC

• Experience with x86 and ARM CPU programming and tools

• Exposure to SoCs integrating programmable logic, such as Versal

• Understanding or experience in embedded graphics and vision systems with GPUs

• Edge AI and ML understanding, knowledge, or experience

• Embedded DSP understanding, knowledge, or experience

• Insight on capabilities and trades for x86 vs GPGPU for signal processing

• Understanding of security features and requirements for embedded processors

• Experience with relevant development flows, architectures, system design and integration, memory and high bandwidth IO interfaces, and verification methodologies

• Knowledge of Linux; code development, scripting, GitHub, and open-source software

• Deep insight into benchmarking, performance analysis, and optimizations on hardware

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering, electrical engineering, or similar technical field

LOCATION: USA

• Reports to San Jose, CA; remote work location in USA is OK

• Requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of time

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

#LI-TC1 #Hybrid

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.