Product Applications Engineer

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:

THE ROLE:

At AMD, you will play a critical role in shaping how developers build next-generation applications using Vitis and our adaptive computing platforms. This position sits at the intersection of software, hardware, and developer experience - working closely with product engineering, field teams, and customers to bring powerful solutions to life.

You will engage with a global ecosystem of developers and partners, helping them design, prototype, and optimize applications while also influencing how tools and workflows evolve. From creating compelling technical content to enabling customer success, you will have the opportunity to drive impact across the full developer journey.

This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning are encouraged. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies spanning embedded systems, FPGA/SoC development, and emerging AI-driven workflows - making a real impact on how developers adopt and scale AMD solutions.

THE PERSON:

You are a technically curious and collaborative individual who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement, and product strategy. You thrive in environments where you can simplify complex concepts and make them accessible to developers and stakeholders.

You are comfortable working cross-functionally and building strong relationships across teams, from engineering to field organizations and external partners. You bring a proactive mindset, enjoy exploring new technologies, and are motivated by enabling others to succeed.

Strong communication and storytelling skills allow you to translate technical depth into clear, structured, and engaging content. You are passionate about improving developer experiences and continuously look for new ways to enhance workflows through innovation and automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as a technical liaison between customers, field teams, and product engineering for Vitis software toolchains and embedded system development workflows

Develop and maintain technical collateral (tutorials, demos, presentations, blogs) to demonstrate Vitis capabilities and new feature releases

Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define solution patterns, developer workflows, and enablement strategies

Support customers and partners in designing, prototyping, and optimizing applications using Vitis and AMD adaptive computing platforms

Contribute to developer enablement through training materials, documentation, and onboarding resources

Provide structured feedback from customer engagements to influence product roadmap and go-to-market strategies

Stay current with industry trends in embedded systems, software toolchains, FPGA/SoC development, and AI-driven workflows

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Background in software development, embedded systems, or FPGA/SoC design with hands-on project experience

Familiarity with modern software toolchains, IDE-based workflows, or heterogeneous computing environments

Experience with high-level synthesis (HLS), Vitis, or similar development frameworks

Understanding of developer workflows and technical enablement best practices

Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in a clear and structured way

Experience collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline considered an advantage

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Qualifications:

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.