Senior MDC 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 ROLE:AMD’s Software and Solutions Team is seeking a Senior MDC Architect to define and drive the technical architecture for next-generation Modern Data Center (MDC) solutions built on AMD technologies. This role requires deep expertise in modern data center infrastructure, MDC 1PP (First Party Properties), SaaS offerings, cloud and hyperscale architectures, workload optimization, and end-to-end solution design across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and AI-enabled environments, SW optimization experience required for differentiated performance uplift on specific architectures.The Senior MDC Architect will work closely with customers, OEMs, cloud providers, ISVs, open-source communities, and AMD engineering teams to design scalable, high-performance modern data center solutions that maximize the capabilities of AMD EPYC™, Instinct™, Pensando™, and future AMD platforms, translating customer requirements into technical architectures and influencing product direction.This highly technical architecture role is focused on innovation, technical leadership, and execution. The ideal candidate combines broad systems knowledge with deep technical expertise and thrives at solving complex modern data center challenges while influencing strategy across engineering organizations.THE PERSON:A seasoned technical architect with a proven track record designing modern data center and cloud infrastructure solutions at scale. This individual possesses deep expertise across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, operating systems, and modern application platforms, and understands how these technologies interact to deliver optimal performance, scalability, and reliability across the modern data center.The ideal candidate is equally comfortable discussing high-level MDC solution architecture with executive customers and diving into low-level technical details with engineering teams, and is recognized for translating complex requirements into practical, scalable architectures that drive customer success and platform adoption.This individual collaborates effectively across hardware, software, product management, architecture, and ecosystem teams while serving as a trusted technical advisor to customers and strategic partners.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Define reference architectures and technical solutions for modern data center and cloud deployments built on AMD data center platforms, driving end-to-end solution architecture across compute, networking, storage, virtualization, orchestration, and software infrastructure.Hands-on experience with SW optimization for MDC 1PP required in any of the following industry verticals: databases, analytics, M&E, FSICollaborate with customers, OEMs, cloud providers, ISVs, and open-source communities to understand workload requirements and develop optimized MDC solution designs, providing technical leadership for strategic customer engagements, proof-of-concepts, and complex deployment initiatives.Partner with silicon architecture, software engineering, product management, and ecosystem teams to influence future platform capabilities and product roadmaps.Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities that strengthen AMD’s modern data center portfolio.Develop architectural best practices, deployment guidance, and reference designs that accelerate customer adoption, and mentor engineering teams and solution architects by promoting architectural consistency, technical excellence, and best practices.Analyze system performance, scalability, and reliability to recommend architectural improvements and optimization strategies across modern data center deployments.Represent AMD as a technical expert during customer engagements, industry conferences, standards organizations, and technical forums.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Extensive experience designing modern data center, cloud, or hyperscale infrastructure solutions, including experience collaborating with OEMs, cloud service providers, ISVs, and customers on large-scale deployments.Deep understanding of x86 server architecture, virtualization technologies, Linux operating systems, containers, and Kubernetes, along with experience with modern cloud-native application architectures and distributed systems.Strong knowledge of networking, storage, security, and infrastructure automation technologies for modern data center environments.Familiarity with performance engineering, workload characterization, and solution optimization for modern data center workloads.Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy across cross-functional engineering organizations, with excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences.ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with significant industry experience in modern data center architecture, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or data center technologies.ALTERNATE LOCATIONS:Santa Clara, CAThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-CB1#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.