Software Development Manager

Job Title

Software Development Manager

Role Summary

Lead a global diagnostics software engineering team responsible for system-level and high-speed interconnect coverage for AMD data center and server processors. The team develops diagnostics, tools, and test suites used across the product lifecycle from pre-silicon validation through production.

Experience Level

Senior-level manager. Management experience leading technical software or firmware teams; proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and deliver against aggressive schedules.

Responsibilities

Manage technical direction, validation strategy, and delivery for Diagnostics on Data Center and Server programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end quality, coverage, and completeness of diagnostics for data center and server SoCs.
• Define and communicate project goals, risks, technical requirements, and test plans to program managers and stakeholders.
• Drive software and firmware requirements to achieve feature coverage and hardware bug-capture targets.
• Plan and execute SoC system-level validation: multi-IP use-case verification, power/performance evaluation, and stress testing.
• Drive pre-silicon emulation strategy and ensure RTL coverage targets prior to tape-out.
• Extend diagnostics into ATE and production functional test sequences and patterns.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams for bring-up, feature validation, performance profiling, and production support.
• Resolve critical technical issues through debugging, triage, and root-cause analysis.
• Improve coverage, reduce test time, and strengthen development processes.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent and influence stakeholders across organizations.

Requirements

Focus on technical leadership and domain expertise. Below are concise must-have and nice-to-have items.

Must-have:

• Proven experience leading software or firmware teams that deliver complex, cross-functional products.
• Hands-on background in diagnostics, device drivers, firmware, embedded software, or large-scale Linux system software.
• Strong understanding of PC, SoC, or GPU architecture (including PCIe/high-speed interconnects, memory subsystems, caches).
• Demonstrated success partnering with hardware designers, architects, validation, and manufacturing teams to resolve functional and production issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for influencing and collaborating with globally distributed teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools or applying AI techniques to improve automation, debugging, or engineering productivity.
• Experience with ATE platforms, wafer sort, functional test, or production-screening pattern development.
• Proficiency in modern C++; familiarity with ROCm or comparable GPU programming environments.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.