Technical Marketing Engineer- Embedded x86

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THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking a Technical Marketing Engineer to join the Product, Software & Solutions (PSAS) Technical Marketing team. This is a highly technical, hands‑on role focused on x86‑based processing systems, customer enablement, and field engagement. This position operates at the intersection of system architecture, hardware, firmware, low‑level software, and customer engagement. The role is not traditional marketing; it requires deep technical expertise combined with strong communication skills to support internal teams, field engineering, and external customers.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate has strong x86 system-level expertise and is comfortable working hands-on across both hardware and software environments. They excel at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for customers and internal stakeholders. They bring:

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities

Ability to collaborate across engineering, marketing, sales, and field teams

A proactive, self-sufficient mindset with the ability to operate in fast-paced, global environments

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Define, develop, and demonstrate customer reference designs, demos, and example x86 platforms

Provide technical support to customers deploying x86‑based systems

Run industry‑standard benchmarks and present results to customers, field engineering, and internal stakeholders

Develop and execute tests to measure system‑level performance, including bandwidth and latency, across multiple workloads

Build, configure, and test systems using Linux Debug and resolve customer issues across industry‑standard protocols and interfaces including PCIe, USB, SATA, and Ethernet Work hands‑on with AMD tools to support hardware design, system bring‑up, and low‑level software development

Document best design practices, application notes, and technical guidance for both internal stakeholders and external customers

Develop training and technical marketing materials for AMD field and customer‑facing teams

Act as a technical liaison between customers, field teams, and engineering to drive customer requirements back into Engineering Collaborate with engineering, marketing, FAEs, and sales teams across multiple geographies to deliver timely, customer‑ready solutions

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

In‑depth system‑level understanding of embedded and x86‑based processing systems

Strong expertise in x86 CPU architecture and system operation

Experience with :
Compilers and tool chains

Operating systems and hypervisors

Debuggers

System requirements and performance behavior

Solid understanding of hardware design, including schematics and hardware analysis

Board bring‑up experience, including hands‑on hardware‑level debugging

Experience with Linux, BIOS, UEFI, and bootloaders

Working knowledge of industry‑standard interfaces and technologies: DDR4 / DDR5

PCIe Gen3 / Gen4 / Gen5

Ethernet (1G, 2.5G, 10G)
Fully self‑sufficient in software development, including coding and debugging

Strong programming skills with Python, Perl, C/C++, and assembly

Proven ability to write application notes, white papers, and customer‑facing technical documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering, marketing, customers, FAEs, and sales teams

Ability to thrive…