FAE/Solution Architect, Data Center

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. THE ROLE:We are seeking a Field Applications Engineer to support AMD’s technical engagement with Google as a strategic hyperscale customer in the San Jose, California area. This role is intended for a mid‑level engineer (approximately 5 years of relevant experience) who is looking to grow in a customer‑facing technical role while developing deep expertise in AMD server platforms and architecture.The FAE will work closely with senior FAEs, sales, and engineering teams to support pre‑sales and post‑sales technical activities, helping drive adoption of AMD datacenter technologies within Google’s infrastructure. The role spans system bring‑up, debugging, tools enablement, and performance characterization as programs move from early evaluation through development and into production.This position emphasizes execution, technical depth, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Support Google engineering teams with evaluation and deployment of AMD server platformsAssist with platform bring‑up, validation, and debug across CPU, memory, PCIe/CXL, BIOS/UEFI, and Linux OSExecute hands‑on debugging and issue triage in collaboration with senior FAEs and AMD engineering teamsSupport performance analysis, benchmarking, and workload characterization for compute, memory, and I/OContribute to customer‑facing documentation, technical presentations, and test reportsTrack technical issues, action items, and deliverables across customer engagementsProvide technical support to sales activities aligned with account objectivesCapture customer feedback and relay findings to AMD product, platform, and engineering teamsTHE PERSON:Does this sound like you? We'd love to talk!Strong technical foundation with curiosity and desire to deepen system level expertiseClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics effectivelyComfortable working in a fast paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholdersAble to manage multiple tasks while learning to prioritize with guidance from senior team membersMotivated to grow into a broader customer facing technical leadership role over timeWilling to travel up to 10% (mostly domestic)REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Strong experience in systems engineering, hardware enablement, platform validation, or related technical rolesFoundational knowledge of server architectures, including CPUs, memory subsystems, and I/OWorking knowledge of Linux‑based operating systems and common debugging toolsExposure to server bring‑up, validation, performance testing, or customer support environmentsExperience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teamsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Familiarity with datacenter platforms and hyperscale environmentsExperience with one or more of the following areas:Server benchmarking or performance analysisPCIe, networking, or storage subsystemsBIOS/UEFI or platform firmware conceptsLinux-based operating systems Customer facing experience (FAE, support engineer, solutions engineer, or similar)Interest in cloud computing, large scale infrastructure, and hardware/software optimizationHands-on experience with server system setup and configuration, including software and basic networking or storage conceptsSomeone with the desire to continuously learnACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent (Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred)LOCATION:San Jose, CaliforniaThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-RF1#LI-HYBRID Benefits 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.