KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
End‑to‑End Release Ownership
Own the full lifecycle of Best Known Configuration (BKC) releases, from integration and release candidate planning through validation, sign‑off, and final delivery
Drive release cadence, milestones, and readiness checkpoints across firmware, BIOS, drivers, software stack, validation, and manufacturing teams
Ensure release artifacts are complete, traceable, and consumable by downstream users
Technical Decision Leadership
Serve as the final integrator and decision owner for release scope, including fix inclusion, deferral, and quality vs schedule tradeoffs
Define and enforce entry / exit criteria, release readiness standards, and fix‑version discipline
Identify systemic risks (quality gaps, tool limitations, coverage holes) and drive mitigation with clear recommendations
Cross‑Functional Execution
Lead cross‑functional release forums and working sessions spanning engineering, program management, validation, and manufacturing
Resolve conflicts across teams by clarifying ownership, driving decisions, and enforcing agreed‑upon outcomes
Act as the single point of accountability when execution issues arise
Customer & Manufacturing Readiness
Ensure BKCs are production‑ready and customer‑consumable, including release notes, documentation, and delivery mechanisms
Partner with manufacturing teams to support production transitions, special SKUs, and sustaining releases
Coordinate release strategy for high‑visibility customer programs with strict delivery and quality requirements
Operational Excellence
Own release plans, schedules, dashboards, status reporting, and executive‑level visibility
Continuously improve release processes, tooling, and handoff mechanisms to increase predictability and quality
Drive clear communication of release posture, risks, and expectations to stakeholders
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
10+ years of experience in technical program or release management for complex HW/SW systems
Proven ownership of cross‑functional, system‑level releases spanning multiple engineering disciplines
Strong technical understanding of system integration (firmware, BIOS, drivers, software, validation workflows)
Good understanding of requirements management, documentation management, and defect management
Demonstrated ability to make and defend difficult scope and priority decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior technical stakeholders
Background in silicon validation, platform bring‑up, firmware, or large‑scale system integration
Track record of improving release rigor, predictability, and quality through process and tooling
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments with incomplete information
Experience with JIRA, Confluence and Excel is an asset
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Formal Project Management education, PMP certified
LOCATION
Austin, TX
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
THE TEAM
AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a BKC Release Manager in our Data Center GPU team to own the end‑to‑end release delivery of complex, system‑level hardware/software configurations across silicon, firmware, software, validation, and manufacturing. This is a hands‑on senior program management role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, execution rigor, and cross‑organization leadership driving releases that are consumed by large internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external hyperscale customers. This role carries single‑threaded accountability for release outcomes, but does not require people management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
End‑to‑End Release Ownership
Own the full lifecycle of Best Known Configuration (BKC) releases, from integration and release candidate planning through validation, sign‑off, and final delivery
Drive release cadence, milestones, and readiness checkpoints across firmware, BIOS, drivers, software stack, validation, and manufacturing teams
Ensure release artifacts are complete, traceable, and consumable by downstream users
Technical Decision Leadership
Serve as the final integrator and decision owner for release scope, including fix inclusion, deferral, and quality vs schedule tradeoffs
Define and enforce entry / exit criteria, release readiness standards, and fix‑version discipline
Identify systemic risks (quality gaps, tool limitations, coverage holes) and drive mitigation with clear recommendations
Cross‑Functional Execution
Lead cross‑functional release forums and working sessions spanning engineering, program management, validation, and manufacturing
Resolve conflicts across teams by clarifying ownership, driving decisions, and enforcing agreed‑upon outcomes
Act as the single point of accountability when execution issues arise
Customer & Manufacturing Readiness
Ensure BKCs are production‑ready and customer‑consumable, including release notes, documentation, and delivery mechanisms
Partner with manufacturing teams to support production transitions, special SKUs, and sustaining releases
Coordinate release strategy for high‑visibility customer programs with strict delivery and quality requirements
Operational Excellence
Own release plans, schedules, dashboards, status reporting, and executive‑level visibility
Continuously improve release processes, tooling, and handoff mechanisms to increase predictability and quality
Drive clear communication of release posture, risks, and expectations to stakeholders
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
10+ years of experience in technical program or release management for complex HW/SW systems
Proven ownership of cross‑functional, system‑level releases spanning multiple engineering disciplines
Strong technical understanding of system integration (firmware, BIOS, drivers, software, validation workflows)
Good understanding of requirements management, documentation management, and defect management
Demonstrated ability to make and defend difficult scope and priority decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior technical stakeholders
Background in silicon validation, platform bring‑up, firmware, or large‑scale system integration
Track record of improving release rigor, predictability, and quality through process and tooling
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments with incomplete information
Experience with JIRA, Confluence and Excel is an asset
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Formal Project Management education, PMP certified
LOCATION
Austin, TX
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-RW1
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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
