Director, Data Center Business Solution Architect

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 team builds and optimizes FPGAs platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions at scale.THE ROLE:We are seeking a highly experienced Data Center Business Solution Architect to drive strategic engagement with hyperscale and large-scale data center customers. This role will serve as a critical bridge between customer architecture teams and internal engineering, shaping next-generation infrastructure solutions leveraging custom ASIC and FPGA technologies.The ideal candidate has deep experience working directly with hyperscalers, understands large-scale data center design tradeoffs, and has a proven track record influencing platform architectures across networking, server control, and storage domains.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead technical engagement with hyperscalers and mega data center customers to define next-generation platform architecturesServe as a trusted advisor to customer architecture, silicon, and infrastructure teams across multiple functional areasDrive alignment between customer requirements and internal roadmap for custom ASIC and FPGA-based solutionsCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to shape solution strategy and executionDefine and influence architectures across key domains including:High-performance NIC / networking accelerationServer platform control / manageability (BMC, DC-SCM, etc.)Storage virtualization and data movement accelerationTranslate hyperscaler use cases into scalable product and platform requirementsSupport business development efforts including customer presentations, executive engagements, and long-term strategic planningREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:12+ years of experience in data center architecture, silicon platforms, or hyperscaler infrastructureProven experience working directly with hyperscalers or large-scale cloud/data center operatorsStrong cross-functional engagement skills with customer engineering, architecture, and operations teamsDeep technical experience in custom ASIC design and/or FPGA-based solutionsSolid understanding of modern data center architecture, including networking, compute, storage, and system managementExperience influencing or defining platform architectures in large-scale deploymentsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Expertise in one or more focus areas:SmartNICs / DPUs / network offload architecturesServer management and platform control (BMC, firmware, system management)Storage acceleration, disaggregation, and virtualizationExperience bringing custom silicon solutions from concept to deployment at hyperscaleFamiliarity with PCIe, CXL, high-speed interconnects, and data center protocolsAbility to operate at both deep technical and executive engagement levelsLEADERSHIP PROFILE:Strategic thinker with strong customer-facing presenceProven ability to influence both internal roadmaps and external customer architecturesStrong communication skills across engineering and executive audiencesLOCATION: San Jose, CA or Longmont, COThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-RW1#LI-HYBRIDBenefits 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.