Technical Manager, Server SOC Platform Emulation

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. Technical Manager, Server SoC Platform Emulation THE ROLE We are seeking a passionate, results‑driven, and innovative engineering leader to manage, lead, and develop an SoC Platform Emulation team. This team plays a critical role across both presilicon and postsilicon phases, working closely with Design, Firmware/Software, and PostSilicon Validation teams to shift left postsilicon validation into the presilicon emulation phase. The team is responsible for end‑to‑end HW+FW co-verification, validating design and firmware together on platform-level emulation environments. By identifying design, firmware, and system‑level issues early, the team enables higher‑quality silicon, faster postsilicon bringup, and reduced postsilicon validation cycles, ultimately accelerating time‑to‑market and improving product robustness. As a leader, you will drive cross‑functional collaboration, define execution strategy, build and mentor a high‑performing engineering team, and deliver scalable emulation workflows that support rapid silicon validation and long‑term platform success. THE PERSON The successful candidate is a passionate, technically strong, and execution‑focused engineering leader with the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries. They demonstrate: Strong system‑level thinking and technical judgment Proven people leadership, mentoring, and team‑building skills Ability to influence without authority and drive cross‑functional alignment Comfort operating in fast‑paced, milestone‑driven environments Clear communication skills with both technical teams and senior leadership KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, manage, and develop an SoC Platform Emulation engineering team responsible for presilicon and postsilicon enablement across multiple SoC programs. Own and drive HW+FW co-verification strategy on platform emulation environments to identify design, firmware, and system‑level issues early in the development cycle. Partner closely with Silicon Design, Firmware/Software, BIOS, and PostSilicon Validation teams to shift left postsilicon validation into presilicon emulation. Establish execution plans, priorities, and success metrics aligned with program milestones, tapeout schedules, and validation readiness. Drive validation planning and execution for each SoC program to achieve program breakthroughs and readiness goals. Review execution status, validation coverage, risks, and mitigation plans across multiple programs, and drive issues to closure. Provide technical leadership and system‑level guidance, leveraging broad SoC and platform knowledge to resolve complex technical and cross‑functional issues, even where day‑to‑day ownership resides with IP technical leads. Lead and participate hands‑on in debugging complex system‑level problems, demonstrating strong problem‑solving skills and technical judgment. Drive continuous improvement in emulation infrastructure, workflows, coverage, and debug efficiency to improve product quality and reduce postsilicon bringup time. In partnership with global validation leaders, identify, define, and implement improvements to postsilicon validation methodologies to increase efficiency, predictability, and product quality. Develop and drive the strategic direction for validation automation, based on team needs and program requirements. Manage a team of approximately 10 engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and technical and career development. Communicate execution status, risks, and outcomes to cross‑functional partners and leadership in a clear, concise, and data‑driven manner. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience leading system‑level or platform‑level SoC emulation, or Pre‑Si verification/validation in a semiconductor environment. Strong understanding of SoC architecture, firmware/BIOS flows, and system software interactions. Hands‑on experience with presilicon emulation platforms like Zebu, EP2, Palladium and understanding of postsilicon validation environments to shift left post‑Si workloads to emulation. Proven background in HW+FW co-verification or integrated system validation. Experience working across global, multisite engineering teams. Demonstrated success driving shift‑left validation strategies or reducing postsilicon bringup cycles. Prior people‑management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance development. Ability to balance technical depth with execution discipline and delivery focus. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred. LOCATION Austin, TX BENEFITS Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr