About the role
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. THE ROLE — Based in Germany, with flexibility for candidates across the UK, Finland, Italy, Ireland, or Poland.As a Senior Manager, AI Field Applications Engineering - EMEA, 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 PERSONYou 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 skillsBuilds trust with customers, partners, and internal stakeholdersTakes ownership and drives accountability across teams and initiativesIs proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient in dynamic environmentsCommunicates effectively at both technical depth and executive levelEnjoys developing people and enabling teams to succeed KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWhat you’ll be doingLead and develop a team of AI Field Application Engineers supporting strategic customer engagementsDrive technical strategy and execution for AI opportunities, including proof of concepts and customer qualificationPartner with sales, business development, and engineering teams to support new and ongoing businessBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across customer organizations and internal AMD teamsEnsure alignment between technical execution and business objectivesYour first monthsBuild visibility across key accounts, team capabilities, and ongoing engagementsEstablish relationships with internal stakeholders and customer leadershipAssess current opportunities, risks, and resource needs across the teamAs you grow in the roleTake ownership of account execution through your team and drive progress across key opportunitiesSupport and guide technical qualification, proof of concept definition, and customer engagement strategiesProvide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunitiesStrengthen collaboration between field teams and engineering organizationsLonger termDeliver successful outcomes across strategic AI programs and contribute to business growthBuild a high-performing, scalable FAE organization across regionsInfluence product and solution direction through field insights and customer feedbackDevelop strong internal networks to accelerate issue resolution and drive innovationOngoing responsibilitiesMonitor progress across accounts and ensure effective execution through the teamIdentify and address blockers, coordinating across internal teams to resolve challengesSupport development of value-based proposals, including total cost of ownership discussionsFoster a collaborative, high-performance team culture across regionsShare insights and best practices to improve future executionPREFERRED EXPERIENCEExperience leading technical teams in customer-facing or engineering environmentsStrong understanding of AI workloads, systems, and software ecosystemsFamiliarity with data center technologies, including CPU, GPU, and cloud platformsExperience collaborating with global, cross-functional teamsAbility to manage complex customer engagements and influence senior stakeholdersStrong communication and presentation skillsNice to haveExperience supporting AI deployments or large-scale infrastructure programsExposure to cloud service providers or hyperscale environmentsBackground in performance optimization, system architecture, or AI frameworksACADEMIC CREDENTIALSDegree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field preferredLOCATIONGermany, with flexibility across the UK, Finland, Italy, Ireland or Poland JASON2026#LI-DH1 #LI-REMOTE 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 ROLE — Based in Germany, with flexibility for candidates across the UK, Finland, Italy, Ireland, or Poland.As a Senior Manager, AI Field Applications Engineering - EMEA, 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 PERSONYou 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 skillsBuilds trust with customers, partners, and internal stakeholdersTakes ownership and drives accountability across teams and initiativesIs proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient in dynamic environmentsCommunicates effectively at both technical depth and executive levelEnjoys developing people and enabling teams to succeed KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWhat you’ll be doingLead and develop a team of AI Field Application Engineers supporting strategic customer engagementsDrive technical strategy and execution for AI opportunities, including proof of concepts and customer qualificationPartner with sales, business development, and engineering teams to support new and ongoing businessBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across customer organizations and internal AMD teamsEnsure alignment between technical execution and business objectivesYour first monthsBuild visibility across key accounts, team capabilities, and ongoing engagementsEstablish relationships with internal stakeholders and customer leadershipAssess current opportunities, risks, and resource needs across the teamAs you grow in the roleTake ownership of account execution through your team and drive progress across key opportunitiesSupport and guide technical qualification, proof of concept definition, and customer engagement strategiesProvide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunitiesStrengthen collaboration between field teams and engineering organizationsLonger termDeliver successful outcomes across strategic AI programs and contribute to business growthBuild a high-performing, scalable FAE organization across regionsInfluence product and solution direction through field insights and customer feedbackDevelop strong internal networks to accelerate issue resolution and drive innovationOngoing responsibilitiesMonitor progress across accounts and ensure effective execution through the teamIdentify and address blockers, coordinating across internal teams to resolve challengesSupport development of value-based proposals, including total cost of ownership discussionsFoster a collaborative, high-performance team culture across regionsShare insights and best practices to improve future executionPREFERRED EXPERIENCEExperience leading technical teams in customer-facing or engineering environmentsStrong understanding of AI workloads, systems, and software ecosystemsFamiliarity with data center technologies, including CPU, GPU, and cloud platformsExperience collaborating with global, cross-functional teamsAbility to manage complex customer engagements and influence senior stakeholdersStrong communication and presentation skillsNice to haveExperience supporting AI deployments or large-scale infrastructure programsExposure to cloud service providers or hyperscale environmentsBackground in performance optimization, system architecture, or AI frameworksACADEMIC CREDENTIALSDegree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field preferredLOCATIONGermany, with flexibility across the UK, Finland, Italy, Ireland or Poland JASON2026#LI-DH1 #LI-REMOTE 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.