Director, Technical Marketing

AMD - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Clara, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At AMD, we are committed to transforming lives through our technology, and as the Director of Technical Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in this mission. Your primary responsibility will be to create and define AI network solutions, encompassing both hardware and software requirements. You will work closely with AMD customers to gather product requirements and develop a roadmap that aligns with their needs. This role requires you to develop solution collateral, including hands-on labs for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that our offerings are well understood and effectively communicated. In addition to product development, you will represent AMD at various industry events, promoting our solutions and engaging with potential customers. Collaboration is key in this role; you will work alongside the AMD sales team to support engagement with strategic customers and help drive go-to-market strategies. Your technical expertise in AI, networking, and automation will be crucial as you navigate the complexities of product management in a fast-paced environment. You will also be responsible for defining and prioritizing product roadmaps based on customer feedback, technological advancements, and business goals. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, network architecture, data science, and sales, to bring innovative AI and automation products to market. Your proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies will facilitate iterative product development, ensuring that our solutions are not only cutting-edge but also user-friendly and aligned with customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Create and define AI network solutions including hardware and software requirements.
• Work closely with AMD customers to define product requirements and roadmap to meet customer needs.
• Develop solution collateral including hands-on labs for internal and external consumption.
• Participate in AMD and industry events to promote AMD solutions.
• Collaborate with AMD sales team for go-to-market strategies and support engagement on strategic customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge and development experience with network automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform).
• Proficiency in scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Solid understanding of artificial intelligence concepts such as machine learning (ML) and generative AI.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and edge computing.
• Experience in defining and prioritizing product roadmaps based on customer feedback and business goals.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, network architecture, data science, and sales teams.
• Proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies for iterative product development.

Nice-to-haves

• An MBA or advanced degree in business management is a plus, particularly for senior product management roles.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Annual bonus or sales incentive eligibility
• Competitive benefits package