AMD—Technical Marketing lead - Serdes

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Description: 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. Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) to drive customer engagement and technical enablement for our high-speed SerDes solutions. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with engineering, product management, sales, and customers to support the successful adoption and optimization of next-generation high-speed interfaces across AI, networking, communications, and high-performance computing platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong SerDes and system-level expertise with excellent communication and presentation skills. Key Responsibilities - Serve as a technical expert for high-speed SerDes technologies and system-level interface performance. - Support customer engagements, design reviews, technical presentations, and system optimization discussions. - Develop technical collateral including presentations, application notes, whitepapers, and training material. - Collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales teams to align customer requirements with product capabilities. - Conduct technical training sessions for internal teams and customers. - Support benchmarking, channel analysis, SI evaluation, and performance validation activities. - Represent the company at customer meetings, webinars, conferences, and industry events. - Stay current with emerging SerDes technologies, protocols, and market trends. Qualifications - Experience in SerDes, signal integrity, high-speed digital design, or related areas. - Strong understanding of high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, USB, DisplayPort, and PAM4-based interfaces. - Experience with SerDes concepts including CDR, CTLE, DFE, FEC, jitter analysis, and link optimization. - Familiarity with high-speed PCB design and system-level SI considerations. - Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, and SerDes debug/evaluation tools. - Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. - Proven ability to work cross-functionally and support customer-focused technical initiatives. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in customer-facing technical roles within the semiconductor or electronics industry. - Experience with AI, networking, hyperscale, automotive, or high-performance computing platforms. - Familiarity with channel simulation, margin analysis, and compliance testing. #LI-NS2 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. Responsibilities: Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) to drive customer engagement and technical enablement for our high-speed SerDes solutions. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with engineering, product management, sales, and customers to support the successful adoption and optimization of next-generation high-speed interfaces across AI, networking, communications, and high-performance computing platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong SerDes and system-level expertise with excellent communication and presentation skills. Key Responsibilities - Serve as a technical expert for high-speed SerDes technologies and system-level interface performance. - Support customer engagements, design reviews, technical presentations, and system optimization discussions. - Develop technical collateral including presentations, application notes, whitepapers, and training material. - Collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales teams to align customer requirements with product capabilities. - Conduct technical training sessions for internal teams and customers. - Support benchmarking, channel analysis, SI evaluation, and performance validation activities. - Represent the company at customer meetings, webinars, conferences, and industry events. - Stay current with emerging SerDes technologies, protocols, and market trends. Qualifications - Experience in SerDes, signal integrity, high-speed digital design, or related areas. - Strong understanding of high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, USB, DisplayPort, and PAM4-based interfaces. - Experience with SerDes concepts including CDR, CTLE, DFE, FEC, jitter analysis, and link optimization. - Familiarity with high-speed PCB design and system-level SI considerations. - Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, and SerDes debug/evaluation tools. - Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. - Proven ability to work cross-functionally and support customer-focused technical initiatives. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in customer-facing technical roles within the semiconductor or electronics industry. - Experience with AI, networking, hyperscale, automotive, or high-performance computing platforms. - Familiarity with channel simulation, margin analysis, and compliance testing. #LI-NS2