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Technical Program Manager - ROCm Libraries

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
$158,480.00/Yr.-$237,720.00/Yr.
United States, Texas, Austin
7171 Southwest Parkway (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2026
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 AMD is seeking aTechnical Program Managerto join theROCmLibraries organization and lead execution across theMIOpen, Composable Kernel (CK), andhipDNNsoftware stack. In this role, you willbe responsible forendtoend program executionacross a complex, performancecritical set of GPU software libraries that support training and inference workloads on AMD Instinct GPUs. You will work closely with engineering and product leadership to drivepredictable delivery, execution rigor, and continuous improvement of software development practicesacross multiple teams. This roleoperatesat the intersection ofkernel performance, library architecture, build systems, and customerdriven requirements, requiring strong technical judgment, structured execution, and clear communication across deeply technical stakeholders. THE PERSON You have experienceoperatingin technically complex software environments whereperformance, correctness, and platform compatibilityare critical. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and are effective at introducingstructure, execution discipline, and datadriven decisionmaking. Youare able totranslate complex engineering tradeoffs intoclear plans, risks, metrics, and delivery commitments, and you communicate effectively with both engineering teams and senior stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Execution Lead end-to-end delivery ofMIOpen,hipDNN, and Composable Kernelacross multiple GPU architectures. Coordinate execution across performancecritical kernels, APIs, backend integrations, and build systems. Translate product and customer requirements into clear plans, schedules, and deliverables. Identifyand mitigate risks related to performance, compatibility, build complexity, and crossteam dependencies. Provide clear, regular status reporting on progress, risks, andexecutionhealth. Execution Model & SDLC Maturity Define and evolve execution models (Agile, hybrid, milestonedriven, performancedriven)appropriate toteam and product needs. Establish best practices for planning, estimation, prioritization, dependency management, anddeliveryaccountability. Assessexecutionmaturity across teams and drive pragmatic, adoptable improvements in partnership with engineering leadership. Metrics & Continuous Improvement Define and track meaningfulexecutionmetrics (e.g., predictability, cycle time, throughput, planning accuracy). Use data and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and measurable outcomes. Build durable execution mechanisms, including reviews, retrospectives with followthrough, and shared visibility dashboards. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience managing complex, interdependent software programs inGPU software, deep learning infrastructure, or highperformance computing. Prior experience as a software developer, systems engineer, or technical program manager workingclosetoperformancecritical or lowlevel software. Demonstrated success improvingsoftware development lifecycle maturity, execution discipline, and delivery predictability. Familiarity with GPU software stacks, kernel libraries, and related tooling (e.g., HIP, math libraries, build systems). Strong analytical, reporting, and executive communication skills. Experience applying different execution models based on product and engineering needs. Proficiencywith Jira, Confluence, and common program management tools. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Bachelor's orMaster's degree inComputer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, ora relatedtechnical field. Formalprojector program management education or certifications (e.g.,PMP, Agile, Scrum) are a plus. 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.