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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:
AMD’s Server DevOps team is looking for a highly talented Server & Data Center GPU Devops Manager with strong leadership and communication skills to lead our Austin-based Server and Data Center GPU firmware DevOps team.

THE PERSON: Candidate must be passionate about improving firmware build quality through automation and proven experience as a technical lead or people manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for Server and Data Center GPU firmware
• Champion of build quality to drive ongoing efforts to improve the quality of our firmware releases and reliability of our CI/CD Infrastructure
• Lead development of new features with an Agile and milestone driven product development model
• Host retrospectives to learn from bugs and apply corrective actions to proactively prevent similar issues in the future
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams to solve problems and optimize execution
• Closely interact with firmware developers in new feature definition and bring up for future product generations
• Improve customer satisfaction and product quality by increasing pipeline test coverage and efficiency
• Accountable on time delivery of deliverables
• Is required to routinely interface and collaborate with other internal groups on behalf of the group or project
• Has accountability for results in a particular area of work
• Accountability for a team of engineers , (e.g., be involved in any of the following activities: interview and selection, day-to-day technical supervision and mentoring)
• Influences others as a technical leader
• Builds and leverages trusting relationships with stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience managing people and technical teams

• Prior experience with SCM tools like git/github and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, github actions

• Good understanding of DevOps principles and practices

• Experience with Groovy, Python, Shell Languages

• Knowledge of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Grafana is a plus

• Proficiency with artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory and Harbor

• Programming using scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Perl) mandatory and familiarity computer programming languages (C, C++, X86 assembly) preferred

• Working knowledge of Agile software development processes

• Solid knowledge of automating software/firmware test plans targeting Linux or Windows environments

• Solid knowledge of software development under Microsoft Windows and Linux as a plus

• Solid knowledge of PC architecture

• Solid knowledge of BIOS/Firmware interfaces (UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS) or Windows and Linux kernel as a plus

 EDUCATION:

• BS + relevant working experience in DevOps, software QA or software development

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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.