Director, Frontier AI Research & Partnerships
Core
Lead strategic research collaborations with frontier AI labs to advance AMD's hardware and software roadmap for reinforcement learning and large-scale model training.
Role type
Senior leadership IC / Team Lead (AI Research & Partnerships)
Builds
Joint research programs, training pipelines, and optimized GPU kernels for frontier models
Domain
AI/ML Research, High-Performance Computing, Semiconductor Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Reinforcement learning, Large-scale model training, GPU programming, Kernel optimization, AI systems architecture, Team leadership, Strategic partnership management, Hardware roadmap planning, IP protection strategies, Executive communication
Preferred skills
Published research track record, Experience with frontier AI labs, Hands-on prototyping, Cross-functional influence
Technologies
Reinforcement Learning, GPU Programming, Kernels, Confidential Compute
Responsibilities
Define AI research strategy for lab partnerships, Build and mentor high-caliber research teams, Serve as scientific peer to partner labs, Drive joint research programs (RL pipelines, GPU programming), Translate model requirements into hardware roadmap input, Establish IP-preserving collaboration architectures, Track measurable partnership goals, Represent research agenda to executives and partners
Seniority
Director, Senior Leadership
