Job Description

Overview:

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges--striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

Responsibilities:

Senior Manager - Robotics Software & SDK Development

Role Overview:

AMD is seeking a

Senior Manager - Robotics Software & SDK Development

to lead the architecture, development, and delivery of next-generation robotics software platforms and developer SDKs optimized for AMD CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs.
This role blends

deep technical leadership

,

people management

, and

ecosystem influence

, driving software that enables robotic perception, planning, control, and AI acceleration across industrial, automotive, healthcare, and autonomous systems.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams building

performance-critical, developer-facing software

while partnering closely with hardware architecture, AI frameworks, customers, and the open-source community.

Key Responsibilities

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Technical Leadership & Architecture

Define and own the

software and SDK strategy

for robotics platforms leveraging AMD CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs. Lead architecture of

robotics middleware, runtime systems, and SDKs

, including compute acceleration, sensor pipelines, real-time control, and AI inference. Drive performance optimization, scalability, determinism, and power efficiency across software stacks. Establish best practices for

API design, ABI stability, SDK usability, documentation, and developer experience

.

SDK & Platform Development

Oversee development of robotics SDK components such as: + Hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
+ Sensors and perception pipelines
+ Motion planning and control frameworks
+ AI/ML inference acceleration
+ Simulation and validation tools
Ensure strong integration with industry frameworks (e.g., ROS / ROS 2, DDS, OpenXR, OpenCL, Vulkan, AI frameworks). Drive software portability across Linux variants, real-time OSes, and embedded platforms.

People & Program Management

Build, mentor, and scale

high-performing software engineering teams

. Manage managers and senior technical leads across multiple geographies. Own execution across complex, multi-quarter programs with clear milestones, quality metrics, and delivery commitments. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with: + Silicon architecture and validation teams
+ AI software and compiler teams
+ Product management and marketing
+ Field engineering and strategic customers
Translate customer and market requirements into platform roadmaps. Influence silicon feature requirements based on software and robotics workloads.

Ecosystem & Open Source Engagement

Represent AMD in

open-source robotics and AI communities

. Drive upstream contributions, standards participation, and ecosystem partnerships. Enable ISVs, OEMs, and research partners through whitepapers, reference designs, and technical guidance.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

.

15+ years

of software engineering experience, with

5+ years

in engineering management or technical leadership roles. Strong hands-on background in

C/C++, Python

, and modern software engineering practices. Experience building

SDKs, platforms, or developer tools

for large external ecosystems. Deep understanding of: + Robotics software architectures
+ Real-time systems and concurrency
+ Performance optimization on heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/accelerators)
Proven ability to lead complex programs across hardware and software boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience with

ROS / ROS 2

, DDS, or real-time middleware. Background in

AI/ML inference

, perception pipelines, or autonomous systems. Familiarity with

embedded Linux

, RTOS, or safety-aware software development. Experience contributing to or leading

open-source projects

. Prior experience working closely with silicon, GPU, or accelerator architectures.

What We Offer

-----------------

Opportunity to shape

AMD's robotics and AI software strategy

. Work on industry-leading compute and adaptive platforms. Highly collaborative, global engineering culture. Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits. Ability to influence the future of robotics across industrial, automotive, and autonomous markets.


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Qualifications:
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