Technical Program Manager - Pre-silicon Team

Technical Program Manager - Pre‑silicon Team

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

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.

The Role: We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to coordinate the development and qualification of Sim Now models—AMD’s software simulation platform for pre‑silicon validation. In this high‑visibility role you will drive delivery of Sim Now models for AMD's next‑generation SoCs, ensuring the program(s) meets customer requirements and schedule while efficiently allocating team resources.

The Person: You take ownership of issues and approach challenges relentlessly with both critical thinking and creativity. You lead and influence teams through clear communication and strong collaboration. In chaotic situations you bring clarity and organization, and you confidently prioritize a fast‑changing set of tasks.

• Program Planning & Execution
  • Define, plan, and drive Sim Now development and model qualification involving multi‑component environments (AMD IPs, SoCs, HW, SW, FW).
  • Comprehend the SOC as a complete system which includes HW (Silicon), FW, BIOS & SW and ensure that Sim Now models are aligned to enable pre‑silicon feature enablement plans.
  • Develop and improve processes for project tracking and risk mitigation.
  • Track and report status vs. objectives throughout the lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaison between teams to implement latest methodology and shift‑left initiatives.
  • Communicate progress and conduct regular reviews with AMD senior management and customers.
  • Raise red flags proactively when risks emerge and partner with technical teams to resolve issues.
• Resource & Dependency Management
  • Drive resource planning for development, qualification, and support.
  • Manage dependencies with design teams for Sim Now model development.
• Process Leadership
  • Craft, lead, and continually improve program‑level processes and methodologies.
  • Drive innovation leveraging best‑in‑class AI tools to achieve efficiency and quality goals.

• Use of AI tools for planning, development and debug.
• Familiarity with pre‑silicon methodologies, software modeling, emulation, and hybrid modeling environments.
• Program Management experience with software development and release lifecycle.
• Skilled in collaboration tools:
  Confluence, JIRA and MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Knowledge of x86 platform architecture and debug.
• Excellent communication, management, and presentation skills.
• Adept at collaboration among senior architects with strong interpersonal skills to work across teams in different geographies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

LOCATION: Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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.