Senior Product Line Manager - Custom FPGA & Adaptive SoC Products

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THE TEAM:

The AECG - Embedded Team builds and optimizes platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions at scale.

THE ROLE:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Product Line Manager to lead the strategy, business, and product line ownership of our custom FPGA & Adaptive SoC products. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of cutting-edge solutions across diverse markets, including data center, communications, automotive, industrial, aerospace, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a proven track record in product management, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions to meet customer needs.

THE PERSON:
We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual with strong technical and business acumen and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Unwavering customer focus and critical thinking capabilities.
• The ability to understand complex topics, communicate with clarity, and ability to lead within a cross functional team
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple cross-functional teams.
• Sound business judgment and a passion for innovation and success.

KEY REPSONSIBILITIES:

• Product Strategy and Ownership:
• Develop and execute a cohesive and actionable product line strategy for custom Adaptive SoC products.
• New Product Introduction:
• Manage all aspects of new product introduction, collaborating with internal stakeholders and interfacing directly with customers and sales teams worldwide.
• Customer and Market Engagement:
• Support Sales and Segment Marketing teams in custom Adaptive SoC opportunity pursuits
• Present and demonstrate product capabilities, value propositions, and solutions to customers and field teams.
• Be an advocate for customers insuring that technical and product issues are addressed in a timely, thorough, and professional manner to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Working with the lead customer(s) to set expectations on deliverables and schedule, and ensuring those projects are on track
• Business Acumen
• Demonstrate mastery of using data driven decision processes and balancing competing priorities to achieve business objectives
• Technical Expertise:
• Leverage a deep understanding of embedded processing systems, operating systems, and system requirements to guide product development and customer engagement.
• Stay informed on advancements in machine learning, AI, and related technologies to inform product strategy
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful execution of product strategy and implementation. Play a strong leadership role in stewarding your products by asking the right questions, holding self and team accountable,

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong experience in FPGAs, ASICs, or product management within the semiconductor or related industries.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing new technologies or business models to market and driving adoption.
• Strong customer empathy and experience in identifying customer needs and design practices.
• Familiarity with , CPUs, GPUs, SoCs, ASICs and/or FPGAs is a plus
• A passion for achieving challenging revenue, design win, and market share targets.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• A Master’s degree in a technical discipline or an MBA is a plus but not mandatory.

LOCATION: San Jose, Austin, Longmont

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.