Sr. Manager Systems Design Eng.
ShenzhenFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Senior leadership role to build and lead the Client and Graphics System Engineering (CGSE) team in Shenzhen, driving AI PC development, platform innovation, and cross-functional collaboration with ODM/OEM partners and AMD Shanghai teams.
Responsibilities
- Build the CGSE team and lab in Shenzhen from scratch, including validation infrastructure and engineering best practices.
- Serve as the key technical bridge between AMD Shanghai Engineering teams and Shenzhen partners; align with the global team on development strategy, training plan, execution culture, and priority calls.
- Leverage close engagement with ODM/OEM partners and ecosystem suppliers to accelerate platform development, technology adoption, issue resolution, and parts qualification — enabling comprehensive PC components from China partners, including memory, storage, Wi-Fi, USB re-timer, EC, display, audio, sensors, and VR solutions.
- Drive cross-functional technical discussions, risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and debug closure across hardware, firmware, validation, and operations teams.
- Conduct design reviews covering architecture, schematic, layout, integration, and platform readiness.
- Facilitate workshops and technical trainings with Shenzhen partners.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key Shenzhen stakeholders (HR, IT, facility) to ensure effective team operation.
- Mentor engineers, develop technical leaders, and foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Master's preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in PC/notebook hardware design and development, with 10+ years in management.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams and delivering products from concept through volume production.
- Strong technical breadth and depth, with expertise in memory sub-system validation, system-level validation, motherboard design, or low-power system design.
- Strong understanding of PC/notebook system architecture, motherboard design, power delivery, SI/PI, EMC, thermal/mechanical, and RF.
- Deep technical understanding of key laptop components, including display panels, cameras, audio, wireless modules, batteries, storage devices, sensors, and peripheral interfaces.
- Experience with platform bring-up, debugging, validation, and ODM/OEM collaboration.
- Experience working across geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Skills
Required:Systems design leadershipCross-functional collaborationHardware design and validationTechnical communication (English/Chinese)
Benefits
- Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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