Staff Software Automation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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: AMD is seeking a strong engineer for Server Software Automation team focused on delivering scalable, high-quality, and extensible automation infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and AI innovation, offering the opportunity to shape how intelligent automation accelerates development velocity and enhances customer experience across AMD’s data center platforms. You will work with highly skilled, globally distributed team of engineers and architects, working closely with system architects, firmware developers, validation teams, and product stakeholders. As part of the engineering leadership team, you’ll help influence strategy around continuous integration, development processes, and quality improvements while driving adoption of automation and AI-driven solutions. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, globally connected environment spanning teams across Austin, Bangalore, Penang, and Taiwan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Additional coursework or practical experience in AI/ML desired

Nice To Haves

Experience leading software engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on
Strong background in building and scaling automation frameworks
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of Kubernetes and distributed systems
Experience with backend/API automation using Python or similar languages
Expertise in microservices, REST APIs, and developer tooling
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated test frameworks
Experience troubleshooting complex automation systems
Proven ability to scale infrastructure, tools, and pipeline performance
Experience working across global engineering teams and stakeholder groups
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a global software automation team delivering high-quality, scalable solutions
Drive automation strategy across build, test, and release pipelines to improve speed and quality
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and architecture teams to align priorities
Develop and enhance robust CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
Contribute hands-on to design, development, and debugging of automation systems
Lead end-to-end project execution across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Mentor engineers and build a high-performing, growth-focused team culture
Establish and track metrics to improve efficiency, quality, and release performance
Champion continuous improvement and adoption of AI-driven automation solutions
Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery