Software Ecoystem Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

162d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Ecosystem Architect within the Client and Graphics organization, you will provide technical leadership in defining the long‑term software architecture that underpins next‑generation Client and Graphics products. This role operates at the intersection of software, hardware, and ecosystem strategy, shaping multi‑year software direction and architectural foundations to enable differentiated consumer experiences across PC, Gaming, and AI‑driven workloads. As a senior technical authority, you will serve as a key technical interface to strategic customers and ecosystem partners, engaging in forward‑looking discussions that influence software direction, platform capabilities, and ecosystem readiness. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software architects across AMD to drive alignment, identify architectural tradeoffs, and address software and system‑level bottlenecks impacting performance, scalability, and end‑user experiences.

Requirements

Deep technical background in systems architecture or advanced software engineering roles, with demonstrated experience operating at platform or system level.
Hands‑on experience with the Windows ecosystem and AMD software technologies, including GPU and compute software stacks such as Open GPU, ROCm, etc.
Proven expertise in defining and influencing multi‑year architectural strategies, including long‑term IP planning and software roadmap development.
Experience with consumer AI software ecosystems and AI‑driven user experiences, with an understanding of architectural requirements across diverse workloads.
Strong familiarity with PC and Gaming silicon, system design, and associated software ecosystems.
Track record of working across hardware and software boundaries to identify architectural tradeoffs and drive technically sound, forward‑looking solutions.
Bachelors / Masters / PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical software architecture and long‑term software direction across the Client and Graphics product portfolio, aligned with multi‑year strategic objectives and informed by market inflections and competitive analysis.
Define, document, and evolve software architectural requirements that inform multi‑year product roadmaps and long‑term IP planning.
Partner closely with software and hardware architects across AMD to translate strategic intent into concrete architectural requirements and cohesive software roadmaps.
Serve as the primary technical interface for strategic customer engagements, shaping forward‑looking software initiatives and influencing long‑term ecosystem and platform direction.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and address software and system‑level bottlenecks impacting performance, scalability, and end‑user experiences across diverse workloads.
Lead software architecture planning for AI‑driven experiences, working closely with the Windows ecosystem and broader platform partners to ensure alignment and technical readiness.