Sr Director Product Marketing – Data Center
AMD· startup· Semiconductors· Oct 1, 2026 · 26d ago
Santa Clara, California
In office
Full-time
Director
$187K–$246K est.
Job description
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
THE ROLE:
Lead the global product marketing organization for AMD’s Data Center GPU portfolio, connecting market insight, product and software value propositions, partner go-to-market strategy, launch execution, and customer adoption. This leader will translate business and product strategy into an integrated marketing agenda across AI, HPC, OEM/ODM, cloud and ecosystem motions, while building a scalable, high-performing global team.
THE PERSON:
A strategic, externally credible marketing executive who combines deep knowledge of AI and data center markets with disciplined operating leadership. The ideal candidate can simplify complex hardware and software narratives, align senior stakeholders, influence customers and partners, and convert strategy into measurable go-to-market execution. They bring sound judgment, strong executive presence, a customer-first orientation, and a track record of developing global teams in a fast-moving environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy, positioning and market leadership
• Define and lead the global product marketing strategy for AMD Data Center GPU products, software, solutions and ecosystem offerings across AI and high-performance computing markets.
• Translate corporate, business unit and portfolio priorities into differentiated positioning, messaging, audience strategies and integrated go-to-market plans.
• Build a fact-based market view using customer, competitive, workload, performance, ecosystem and adoption insights to guide priorities and executive decisions.
• Ensure a consistent narrative across product generations, software capabilities, performance claims, customer value, total cost of ownership and platform differentiation.
Product launches, content and sales enablement
• Own the end-to-end marketing plan for major product and software launches, including messaging, keynote and event content, launch assets, demos, analyst materials, FAQs and field readiness.
• Lead the development of compelling content and collateral that clearly communicates how AMD solutions address customer and partner needs.
• Drive sales programs, campaigns and training that equip global sales and business development teams to position AMD offerings effectively.
• Establish strong governance for technical and performance claims, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely cross-functional review.
Partner and ecosystem go-to-market
• Lead partner marketing strategy and joint go-to-market execution with OEMs, ODMs, cloud service providers, neoclouds, software partners, AI ecosystem companies and ISVs.
• Oversee co-marketing priorities, partner launch plans, market development investments and executive engagements to accelerate adoption and measurable business outcomes.
• Build scalable marketing motions for OEM coverage, software ecosystem enablement, neocloud growth, startup incubation, customer advocacy and partner amplification.
• Represent AMD with senior customer and partner leaders, industry influencers, analysts and other external stakeholders.
Organization and operating leadership
• Lead a global, multi-disciplinary product marketing organization spanning products and performance, software and ecosystem, OEM marketing, neocloud and startup programs, HPC segment marketing, events and marketing operations.
• Create an integrated operating model across product, ecosystem, partner GTM, events and operations, with clear ownership, decision rights, planning rhythms and performance measures.
• Build organizational capability through talent selection, coaching, succession planning, role clarity and development of current and future leaders.
• Own annual marketing planning, headcount and operating expense inputs; prioritize resources and investments against the highest-value business outcomes.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Engineering, Software, Technical Marketing, Customer Success, Communications, Finance, Legal and Operations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Extensive experience in product marketing, segment marketing, go-to-market strategy or related leadership roles in semiconductors, AI infrastructure, enterprise technology, cloud or data center markets.
• Have lead global teams and senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success defining product positioning, market strategy and integrated go-to-market plans for technically complex portfolios.
• Proven leadership of major, cross-functional launches and executive-level content, with strong judgment around technical claims and external communications.
• Experience building joint marketing programs with OEMs, ODMs, cloud providers, software partners, ISVs or other ecosystem participants.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including annual planning, investment prioritization, budget stewardship and outcome measurement.
• Ability to influence at executive and C-suite levels internally and externally, navigate ambiguity, resolve competing priorities and drive accountability across functions.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex technologies and market dynamics clear and compelling.
• Willingness to travel globally for customer, partner, team and industry engagements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Direct experience in GPUs, accelerators, AI infrastructure, data center systems, HPC, cloud platforms or enterprise software ecosystems.
• Knowledge of hardware and software product lifecycles, performance marketing, developer and ISV ecosystems, and partner-led selling motions.
• Experience scaling a marketing organization during a period of rapid market growth, portfolio expansion or business transformation.
• Established credibility with industry analysts, press, developers, customers, partners and executive stakeholders.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field required.
LOCATION:
• Santa Clara / San Jose, California
#LI-AH1
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.
Application prep
Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.
Keywords to mirror
aigo
- Platform
- amd
- Effort
- medium