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Senior Manager – Robotics Software & SDK Development Role Overview:
AMD is seeking a Senior Manager – Robotics Software & SDK Development to lead the architecture, development, and delivery of next-generation robotics software platforms and developer SDKs optimized for AMD CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive So Cs.

This role blends deep technical leadership,people management, and ecosystem influence, driving software that enables robotic perception, planning, control, and AI acceleration across industrial, automotive, healthcare, and autonomous systems.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams building performance-critical, developer-facing software while partnering closely with hardware architecture, AI frameworks, customers, and the open-source community.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define and own the software and SDK strategy for robotics platforms leveraging AMD CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive So Cs.
• Lead architecture of robotics middleware, runtime systems, and SDKs, including compute acceleration, sensor pipelines, real-time control, and AI inference.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, determinism, and power efficiency across software stacks.
• Establish best practices for API design, ABI stability, SDK usability, documentation, and developer experience.

SDK & Platform Development

• Oversee development of robotics SDK components such as:
  Hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
  Sensors and perception pipelines
  Motion planning and control frameworks
  AI/ML inference acceleration
  Simulation and validation tools
• Ensure strong integration with industry frameworks (e.g., ROS / ROS 2, DDS, OpenXR, OpenCL, Vulkan, AI frameworks).
• Drive software portability across Linux variants, real-time OSes, and embedded platforms.

People & Program Management

• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing software engineering teams.
• Manage managers and senior technical leads across multiple geographies.
• Own execution across complex, multi-quarter programs with clear milestones, quality metrics, and delivery commitments.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  Silicon architecture and validation teams
  AI software and compiler teams
  Product management and marketing
  Field engineering and strategic customers
• Translate customer and market requirements into platform roadmaps.
• Influence silicon feature requirements based on software and robotics workloads.

Ecosystem & Open Source Engagement

• Represent AMD in open-source robotics and AI communities.
• Drive upstream contributions, standards participation, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Enable ISVs, OEMs, and research partners through whitepapers, reference designs, and technical guidance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, with**5+ years* in engineering management or technical leadership roles.

• Strong hands-on background in C/C++, Python, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience building SDKs, platforms, or developer tools for large external ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of:
  Robotics software architectures
  Real-time systems and concurrency
  Performance optimization on heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/accelerators)
• Proven ability to lead complex programs across hardware and software boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ROS / ROS 2, DDS, or real-time middleware.
• Background in AI/ML inference, perception pipelines, or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, or safety-aware software development.
• Experience contributing to or leading open-source projects.
• Prior experience working closely with silicon, GPU, or accelerator architectures.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape AMD’s robotics and AI software strategy.
• Work on industry-leading compute and adaptive platforms.
• Highly collaborative, global engineering culture.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
• Ability to influence the future of robotics across industrial, automotive, and autonomous markets.

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.