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About the Role
AMD is transforming the industry with our EPYC server platform and AI-centric graphics solutions. Our mission is to design world-class products that power the next generation of Data Centers, Artificial Intelligence (AI), High Performance Computing (HPC), and next‑generation server platforms. If you are passionate about defining next-generation interconnect architectures and firmware innovation, join our Data Center organization to help shape the future of scalable, high-performance systems.
Responsibilities
- Own firmware architecture for Confidential Computing technologies.
- Define end-to-end system architecture, requirements, design direction, and technical strategy.
- Drive architecture reviews and technical alignment across firmware, security, virtualization, platform, and software teams.
- Develop and maintain high-quality architecture and design specifications.
- Lead definition of Trusted I/O technologies including: Device attestation, SPDM, TDISP, Secure MMIO, IOMMU security architectures, Virtualization security features.
- Identify architectural risks and drive mitigation plans early in the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with firmware development teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural requirements.
- Partner with validation teams to define test strategies and coverage plans.
- Work with industry standards bodies and ecosystem partners as needed to influence future security and virtualization architectures.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple programs and organizations.
Requirements
- Experience with Confidential Computing technologies including: AMD SEV / SEV-TIO / SEV-SNP, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), Secure virtualization.
- Knowledge of PCIe, CXL, IOMMU, device security, and platform security architectures.
- Experience with SPDM, attestation frameworks, device authentication, or secure boot technologies.
- Experience working with cloud providers, hyperscalers, or enterprise security customers.
- Familiarity with server platform architecture and data center products.
- Experience leading architecture reviews and influencing technology direction across organizations.
- Deep understanding of computer architecture, system firmware, and server platforms.
- Experience defining architecture and requirements for complex firmware features.
- Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies and operating system fundamentals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead large cross-functional technical initiatives.
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Skills
- Confidential Compute
- Firmware Architecture
- AMD SEV / SEV-TIO / SEV-SNP
- Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)
- Secure virtualization
- PCIe
- CXL
- IOMMU
- Device security
- Platform security architectures
- SPDM
- Attestation frameworks
- Device authentication
- Secure boot technologies
- Server platform architecture
- Data center products
- Computer architecture
- System firmware
- Virtualization technologies
- Operating system fundamentals
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Highly experienced
Education Level
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Benefits
- AMD benefits at a glance.
About the Company
- At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
- Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.
- AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.