AI Field Application Engineering Manager - EMEA

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

As a Senior Field Application Engineering Manager, you will lead AMD’s AI Field Application Engineering team across EMEA, India, and Asia, supporting some of the most strategic customers in the AI and data center space. You will work at the center of AMD’s growth in AI, guiding a team of senior engineers who engage directly with customers to design, validate, and deploy high-performance AI solutions.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will combine technical depth, customer engagement, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with sales, business development, and engineering teams to ensure successful execution of strategic programs, while maintaining direct exposure to senior leadership up to VP, SVP, and CTO level.

You will operate in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, supporting large-scale AI initiatives and influencing how AMD solutions are positioned and delivered across global markets.

THE PERSON

You are an experienced technical leader who thrives in complex, customer-facing environments. You are comfortable managing high-performing teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and driving execution across global, cross-functional organizations.

You are someone who:

Leads with credibility, combining technical expertise with strong communication skills

Builds trust with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders

Takes ownership and drives accountability across teams and initiatives

Is proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient in dynamic environments

Communicates effectively at both technical depth and executive level

Enjoys developing people and enabling teams to succeed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll be doing

Lead and develop a team of AI Field Application Engineers supporting strategic customer engagements

Drive technical strategy and execution for AI opportunities, including proof of concepts and customer qualification

Partner with sales, business development, and engineering teams to support new and ongoing business

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across customer organizations and internal AMD teams

Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives

Your first months

Build visibility across key accounts, team capabilities, and ongoing engagements

Establish relationships with internal stakeholders and customer leadership

Assess current opportunities, risks, and resource needs across the team

As you grow in the role

Take ownership of account execution through your team and drive progress across key opportunities

Support and guide technical qualification, proof of concept definition, and customer engagement strategies

Provide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities

Strengthen collaboration between field teams and engineering organizations

Longer term

Deliver successful outcomes across strategic AI programs and contribute to business growth

Build a high-performing, scalable FAE organization across regions

Influence product and solution direction through field insights and customer feedback

Develop strong internal networks to accelerate issue resolution and drive innovation

Ongoing responsibilities

Monitor progress across accounts and ensure effective execution through the team

Identify and address blockers, coordinating across internal teams to resolve challenges

Support development of value-based proposals, including total cost of ownership discussions

Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture across regions

Share insights and best practices to improve future execution

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience leading technical teams in customer-facing or engineering environments

Strong understanding of AI workloads, systems, and software ecosystems

Familiarity with data center technologies, including CPU, GPU, and cloud platforms

Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams

Ability to manage complex customer engagements and influence senior stakeholders

Strong communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

Experience supporting AI deployments or large-scale infrastructure programs

Exposure to cloud service providers or hyperscale environments

Background in performance optimization, system architecture, or AI frameworks

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field preferred

LOCATION

Germany, with flexibility across the UK, Finland, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, or Poland

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Qualifications:

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