Senior Manager, AI Field Applications Engineering - EMEA

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.

As a Senior Manager, AI Field Applications Engineering - EMEA , you will lead AMD’s AI Field Application Engineering team across EMEA, India, and Asia, supporting some of the most strategic customers in the AI and data center space. You will work at the center of AMD’s growth in AI, guiding a team of senior engineers who engage directly with customers to design, validate, and deploy high-performance AI solutions. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will combine technical depth, customer engagement, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with sales, business development, and engineering teams to ensure successful execution of strategic programs, while maintaining direct exposure to senior leadership up to VP, SVP, and CTO level. You will operate in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, supporting large-scale AI initiatives and influencing how AMD solutions are positioned and delivered across global markets.   THE PERSON You are an experienced technical leader who thrives in complex, customer-facing environments. You are comfortable managing high-performing teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and driving execution across global, cross-functional organizations. You are someone who: Leads with credibility, combining technical expertise with strong communication skills Builds trust with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders Takes ownership and drives accountability across teams and initiatives Is proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient in dynamic environments Communicates effectively at both technical depth and executive level Enjoys developing people and enabling teams to succeed KEY RESPONSIBILITIES What you’ll be doing Lead and develop a team of AI Field Application Engineers supporting strategic customer engagements Drive technical strategy and execution for AI opportunities, including proof of concepts and customer qualification Partner with sales, business development, and engineering teams to support new and ongoing business Build strong relationships with stakeholders across customer organizations and internal AMD teams Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives Your first months Build visibility across key accounts, team capabilities, and ongoing engagements Establish relationships with internal stakeholders and customer leadership Assess current opportunities, risks, and resource needs across the team As you grow in the role Take ownership of account execution through your team and drive progress across key opportunities Support and guide technical qualification, proof of concept definition, and customer engagement strategies Provide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities Strengthen collaboration between field teams and engineering organizations Longer term Deliver successful outcomes across strategic AI programs and contribute to business growth Build a high-performing, scalable FAE organization across regions Influence product and solution direction through field insights and customer feedback Develop strong internal networks to accelerate issue resolution and drive innovation Ongoing responsibilities Monitor progress across accounts and