Sr. Manager Software Development

AMD is a company focused on building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences, including AI, data centers, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. The role is within the graphics research team, advancing GPU architecture, graphics algorithms, rendering technologies, and visual computing.

• Experience working within a semiconductor or GPU company
• Familiarity with machine learning integration in graphics workflows
• Experience with standards bodies such as Khronos Group or DirectX Technical Preview programs
• Prior experience managing geographically distributed or remote-first research teams
• Proven ability to bridge academic research and product engineering cycles

• Define and drive the long-term graphics research strategy aligned with AMD's GPU roadmap and competitive positioning
• Lead investigation into next-generation rendering techniques, including ray tracing, path tracing, neural rendering, rasterization, and hybrid approaches
• Oversee research in GPU architecture graphics features including shader models, geometry pipelines, texture systems, and display technologies
• Collaborate closely with AMD's Radeon Technologies Group (RTG) and GPU architecture teams to transition research innovations into shipping products
• Publish and represent AMD at top-tier venues including SIGGRAPH, IEEE VR, EGSR, HPG, and industry partner conferences
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML-driven graphics techniques such as super resolution, denoising, and generative rendering
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top-tier graphics researchers, research engineers, and software architects
• Provide direct management to a team of individual contributors ranging from Research Scientists to Principal Engineers
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, career development planning, and goal setting aligned with AMD's engineering ladder
• Build a psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performance team culture that encourages creative risk-taking and rigorous execution
• Develop clear individual growth plans and actively advocate for team members' promotions and recognition
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with product engineering, software, driver teams, and marketing
• Define OKRs, milestones, and research KPIs for the graphics research organization
• Manage budget, vendor relationships, and external research grants or partnerships
• Communicate research progress, risks, and opportunities clearly to VP and C-level stakeholders
• Partner with AMD Fellows and Distinguished Engineers to align research with AMD's long-term technical vision

AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.