Senior Director jobs at Intel

About the Group Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain. As stewards of Moore's Law, we persistently innovate and foster collaboration within an extensive partner ecosystem to advance technologies and enable our customers to design leadership products. Our strategic investments in geographically diverse manufacturing capacities bolster the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, particularly for advanced products. Leveraging our technological prowess, expansive manufacturing scale, and a more sustainable supply chain, Intel Foundry empowers the world to deliver essential computing, server, mobile, networking, and automotive systems for the AI era. About the Role Intel Foundry Services is seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Director of Business Development to lead customer engagements for a significant customer with a multibillion-dollar foundry spend. This role is pivotal in expanding our foundry customer base and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and adoption of Intel's advanced technology solutions, including our cutting-edge Advanced Packaging capabilities. Key Responsibilities * Develop and execute sales plans, manage goals and budgets for CSP and HPC accounts. * Build strategic customer relationships and identify new revenue opportunities through COT, ASIC, and Turnkey Services. * Lead customer engagements from needs assessment to delivery, ensuring a seamless experience. * Forecast demand and revenue, monitor market trends, and provide competitive insights. * Create and execute account strategies, including mapping decision-makers and driving design wins. * Respond to RFQs/RFIs, negotiate contracts and pricing, and align with internal stakeholders. * Provide customer feedback to inform market forecasts and participate in marketing and demo events. Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree with a broad technical/business background in semiconductor foundry. * Proven success in ASIC/Turnkey sales and Salesforce proficiency. * Strong understanding of process technologies, design enablement, and foundry pricing models. Preferred: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and MBA. * Established relationships with Tier 1 HPC accounts (e.g., CSPs, networking, and storage companies). Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations: Business group: Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth. Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter. Benefits: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here: ********************************************************************************** Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $210,090.00-296,600.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

In this role, you will manage a team of stellar product and content marketeers to elevate Splunk's market awareness and drive durable revenue for the business. You will own our cross-portfolio messaging, positioning and activation along with building a content strategy that feeds into demand generation, events and across critical executive and analyst meetings. As a leader owning creative portfolio storytelling that cascades into practical customer outcomes, you will play a vital role in Splunk's growth in Security and Observability markets, drive seller success and influence product-specific messaging with a view from the "whole picture." The person in this role must be a seasoned enterprise software product marketeer with an innate ability to craft visionary messaging. Your Impact * Cross portfolio messaging: Own the overall vision for a cohesive Splunk-Cisco portfolio narrative across Splunk and Cisco's portfolio of solutions, Splunk's AI, Machine Data and Data Fabric vision. Partner with cross-functional teams in the field, product and brand to bring this messaging to life at events, content and in world-class keynotes. * Growth and GTM: Influence routes to reach new audiences, creating accompanying seller and partner assets on how to tell a cross-portfolio value story to customers. * Thought Leadership & Storytelling. Champion Splunk's vision in critical industry and corporate events including keynotes and product deep dives, executive and analyst briefings where Splunk is represented. * Content Marketing: Oversee the content marketing team, guiding content strategy and alignment with messaging and objectives. Ensuring seamless integration with the business and stakeholders to maximize impact. * Team & Organizational Leadership. Recruit, develop, and inspire a team of senior and group PMMs; instill operating rigor, creative excellence, and a bias for action. Minimum Qualifications * 15+ years of product marketing experience in relevant enterprise IT software with 7+ years of experience managing people * Bachelor's Degree, Masters is a Plus * Position is based at headquarters in San Francisco, California or San Jose, California Preferred Qualifications * Strong knowledge of existing technologies and solutions in the marketplace, primary vendors, and industry trends and dynamics is strongly preferred. * Customer-first mindset: You are an expert in understanding customer and buyer personas; know how to create clear, powerful and compelling narratives that stick. * Analytical Storyteller: Comfortable moving between creative reviews and quick execution cycles, influencing executive stakeholders and gathering buy in. * People-First Mindset: Builds high-performing teams, mentors rising leaders, and fosters a growth-first mindset * Cross-Org Influence: Aligns senior stakeholders, drives clear timelines and execution paths, and navigates large organizations with grace. * Self-starter: Truly enjoys working in a fast-paced software start-up environment and gets things done with a sense of urgency. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $250,000.00 to $315,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $278,000.00 - $402,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $250,000.00 - $362,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity Join us to lead, grow and define the vision for the ultimate community of Adobe customers! In this role, you will deliver and execute the strategy to turn our customers into enthusiastic advocates by building knowledge, connections and deepening relationships from adoption to advocacy! What You'll Do The Vision and Strategy * Serve as a primary customer and market-facing evangelist for Adobe's products and practitioners. * Build vibrant and engaging communities of Adobe marketers in the agentic era * Define and lead the vision for a unified learning platform to drive product mastery, ecosystem loyalty, value realization and customer success. Platform Leadership * Build the ultimate experiential learning destination, leveraging AI for personalization, gamification, and credentialing. * Ensure global scalability, accessibility, and seamless integration with Adobe's ecosystem. * Partner across the enterprise to align learning pathways with product evolution and go-to-market priorities. * Lead adoption marketing motions that ensure Adobe customers develop the skills needed to successfully adopt their enterprise products and discover the products' most compelling features. Content and Curriculum * Work across the enterprise with a cross-functional team to build compelling and engaging content including in-product guides, email nurtures, webinars, and co-authored content with expert customers. * Nurture advocacy in customer communities and deliver in-person and virtual skill building events, oversee user groups worldwide, grow an expert "champion" program, and deliver an annual success recognition gala. * Establish frameworks for microlearning, simulations, and generative AI-driven knowledge assistance. * Ensure all educational content reflects Adobe's brand voice, innovation ethos, and values. * Led an engagement and training program for the marketing community with broad reach in partnership with other organizations inside Adobe. * Establish performance metrics that connect engagement to retention and growth. * Lead a team of data analysts that oversee organic traffic metrics (SEO), produce statistical models that predict retained revenue from content and product feature usage, and implement Adobe technology to deliver personalized content to users at scale. Ecosystem and Community * Build and nurture a vibrant learner community through recognition programs, leaderboards, and career pathways. * Partner with universities, certification bodies, and professional associations to expand Adobe credentials' market value. * Represent Adobe externally as a thought leader in digital learning and ecosystem enablement. What you'll need to succeed * A minimum of ten years of experience in customer marketing, product management, data analytics, or community leadership, with deep expertise in digital customer engagement at scale * Experience leading teams in an agile software development environment including user stories and use cases, functional and non-functional requirements, and acceptance criteria to clearly define and communicate new services, features, and capabilities * A proven track record of building and growing global community or enablement programs that deliver measurable impact * Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership, with the ability to influence across product, marketing, and field organizations * Analytical rigor and storytelling ability-translating data, feedback, and insights into compelling narratives and business outcomes * Passion for customer connection and celebration, grounded in empathy and creativity * Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $185,900 -- $391,600 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity The Sales Strategy, Operations and Enablement (SOE) organization is the established engine that runs Adobe's Enterprise Field organization, enabling predictable revenue growth and maximizing sales team productivity. This is a global team of over 500 professionals across critical areas including go-to-market (GTM) strategy, sales operations, enablement, compensation, and systems management. Bring your strategic and analytical expertise to lead planning, performance analysis, and strategic initiatives across our Enterprise Sales organization. This role is instrumental in shaping our go-to-market strategy, driving data-informed decisions, and enabling scalable growth. You will partner closely with senior leaders across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to develop strategic plans, deliver actionable insights, and support high-impact initiatives that improve sales effectiveness and business performance. This is a high-visibility role requiring a blend of strategic acumen, analytical depth, and cross-functional leadership. What you will do * Strategic Planning: Own the annual and quarterly planning processes for Enterprise Sales, including account segmentation, coverage model design, target setting, resource allocation, quota allocation, and performance forecasting. * Performance Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess sales effectiveness, evaluate strategic priorities, and identify improvement levers * Performance Management: Lead performance reviews (QBRs, Deep Dives, Bi-Annual Review) to assess sales effectiveness and align operational changes to achieve business outcomes. * Insights & Analytics: Deliver actionable insights through deep bespoke analysis of sales performance, pipeline trends, customer segmentation, and market dynamics; Develop and present strategic recommendations and performance updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. * Sales Strategy: Investigate sales performance issues, develop targeted strategies to address root causes, pilot solutions within select teams or regions, and develop plans for global rollout of proven strategies. * Pipeline Strategy: Drive holistic pipeline management, including creation and progression tactics, in close partnership with Marketing, BDR, and Partner teams to maximize sales opportunities and accelerate growth. * Retention Strategy: Monitor retention, renewal, and attrition performance; collaborate with post-sales teams to deliver measurable improvements; partner with product teams to drive longer-term enhancements in customer experience. * Sales Tools: Champion sales tool innovation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies (e.g., Generative AI, Machine Learning, Advanced Data Platforms) and integrating third-party data sources (e.g., ZoomInfo, HG Insights) to enhance sales effectiveness * Cross-Functional Collaboration.: Partner with Sales, Finance and analytics - with broader business goals. What you'll need to succeed * 12+ years of experience in strategic planning, business analytics, or sales operations, preferably in a global B2B tech or SaaS environment. * Proven ability to lead planning and analytics functions in a complex, matrixed organization. * Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise sales models and go-to-market strategies. * Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Tableau, Salesforce, and SQL experience with planning platforms like Anaplan is a plus. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, while staying focused on the big picture * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presence in front of senior executives * A strategic mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights. * A passion for driving clarity, alignment, and performance across sales teams. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $172,000 -- $389,600 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity Join us to lead, grow and define the vision for the ultimate community of Adobe customers! In this role, you will deliver and execute the strategy to turn our customers into enthusiastic advocates by building knowledge, connections and deepening relationships from adoption to advocacy! What You'll Do The Vision and Strategy * Serve as a primary customer and market-facing evangelist for Adobe's products and practitioners. * Build vibrant and engaging communities of Adobe marketers in the agentic era * Define and lead the vision for a unified learning platform to drive product mastery, ecosystem loyalty, value realization and customer success. Platform Leadership * Build the ultimate experiential learning destination, leveraging AI for personalization, gamification, and credentialing. * Ensure global scalability, accessibility, and seamless integration with Adobe's ecosystem. * Partner across the enterprise to align learning pathways with product evolution and go-to-market priorities. * Lead adoption marketing motions that ensure Adobe customers develop the skills needed to successfully adopt their enterprise products and discover the products' most compelling features. Content and Curriculum * Work across the enterprise with a cross-functional team to build compelling and engaging content including in-product guides, email nurtures, webinars, and co-authored content with expert customers. * Nurture advocacy in customer communities and deliver in-person and virtual skill building events, oversee user groups worldwide, grow an expert "champion" program, and deliver an annual success recognition gala. * Establish frameworks for microlearning, simulations, and generative AI-driven knowledge assistance. * Ensure all educational content reflects Adobe's brand voice, innovation ethos, and values. * Led an engagement and training program for the marketing community with broad reach in partnership with other organizations inside Adobe. * Establish performance metrics that connect engagement to retention and growth. * Lead a team of data analysts that oversee organic traffic metrics (SEO), produce statistical models that predict retained revenue from content and product feature usage, and implement Adobe technology to deliver personalized content to users at scale. Ecosystem and Community * Build and nurture a vibrant learner community through recognition programs, leaderboards, and career pathways. * Partner with universities, certification bodies, and professional associations to expand Adobe credentials' market value. * Represent Adobe externally as a thought leader in digital learning and ecosystem enablement. What you'll need to succeed * A minimum of ten years of experience in customer marketing, product management, data analytics, or community leadership, with deep expertise in digital customer engagement at scale * Experience leading teams in an agile software development environment including user stories and use cases, functional and non-functional requirements, and acceptance criteria to clearly define and communicate new services, features, and capabilities * A proven track record of building and growing global community or enablement programs that deliver measurable impact * Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership, with the ability to influence across product, marketing, and field organizations * Analytical rigor and storytelling ability-translating data, feedback, and insights into compelling narratives and business outcomes * Passion for customer connection and celebration, grounded in empathy and creativity * Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $185,900 -- $391,600 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity We're looking for a Sr Director, ML Engineering and AI to build and lead the team driving our next generation of AI-native content creation with Firefly Foundry! In this role, you'll own the AI and engineering strategy and execution behind Foundry models that power everything from franchise extensions and new IP development to modern GenAI workflows at production scale. You'll partner closely with studio, product, and infrastructure teams to turn ambitious creative visions into reliable, high-performance ML systems that transform how content is conceived, produced, and delivered. What you will do * Own the end-to-end ML strategy for our Foundry engineering and science across Generative Media models, from applied research to production deployment. * Lead and grow a high-performing team of applied scientists and ML engineers; set clear goals, coach senior talent, and create a culture of experimentation, rigor, and delivery. * Design and evolve our multi-tier model stack: foundation models, franchise models, on-set integration, and social/short-form extensions, and workflows. * Partner closely with studio, production, and product teams to translate creative and business requirements into concrete ML roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics. * Drive the technical architecture for training and inference at scale: data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, model lifecycle, and GPU/accelerator utilization across a multi-year horizon. * Establish and own quality bars for generative output (visual fidelity, temporal consistency, editability, safety) and build the evaluation tools, benchmarks, and human-in-the-loop processes to enforce them. * Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to design scalable, cost-efficient serving for real-time on-set use cases and high-volume social content generation. * Stay on top of the GenAI research ecosystem and selectively bring in new techniques (e.g., diffusion, video transformers, latent video models, control/adapters) when they materially improve capability, cost, or speed. What you need to succeed * 10+ years of experience in applied machine learning, including 4+ years leading senior ML/engineering teams building real products at scale. * Deep hands-on expertise with modern generative models (diffusion, transformers, VAEs, latent video models, or similar) and experience taking at least one such system into production. * Strong background in large-scale training and inference: distributed training, GPU/accelerator stacks (e.g., CUDA, NCCL), model optimization/quantization, and performance debugging. * Proven ability to design and ship ML systems end-to-end: data pipelines, training, eval, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. * Experience working with high-resolution media (4K+ video, high bit-depth pipelines) or adjacent domains where bandwidth and latency constraints matter. * Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to work directly with creative, production, and business stakeholders and turn ambiguous problems into clear technical plans. * Strong software engineering fundamentals (Python, modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch/JAX, production code quality, CI/CD, observability). * Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience building and leading advanced ML systems. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $201,100 -- $429,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.

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 searching for a Director be at the forefront of innovation, experimentation and shaping a vision for customer support. You will directly engage with businesses to navigate programs from inception to delivery. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate should display technical expertise in AI and managing complex AI projects. Leverage AI visions to drive business results. Broad knowledge of AI technology, algorithms, and tools is essential for this position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsibilities will encompass overseeing the delivery of project tasks, activities, milestones, and resources. * Outstanding teamwork skills across groups, teams, and organizations. * Analyze and calculate project risks, develop comprehensive risk management plans, and ease subsequent issues is essential. * Developing, maintaining, and managing project requirements, plans, timelines, issues, risks, and challenges * Supporting the business owners in driving major programs or various projects, and collaborating closely with process owners to detect and implement transformative business changes. * Lead the consensus needed to adopt a progressive-looking and manageable change strategy. * Manage large-scale programs and complex projects involving numerous stakeholders with diverse plans and business priorities will be a key aspect of your role * Lead large, cross-functional project teams towards timely outcomes, ensuring the integration of groundbreaking practices. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. * Ability to imagine the "big picture" and interpret user feedback and company needs into actionable, forward-thinking roadmaps and strategies. * Setting, examining, and adjusting strategic directions based on an changing business landscape. * Mindset that accepts accountability for the organizational success, ensuring that every decision and action taken aligns with the business's goals. * Hands-on technical position, a deep knowledge of technology, especially in AI solutions. Effective at communication and collaboration with engineering teams driving innovation. * Analytical expertise understanding complex situations and concepts. * Superb communication skills at the executive level. Experience working with outside vendors, strong project management, leadership insight, and a proven track record in managing large programs PREFERRED ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: * BS, MS or equivalent with direct experience #LI-G11 #LI-HYBRID 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.

Application Window will remain open until further notice NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. **Meet The Team** The AI Software & Platform Team delivers AI Products so businesses around the world can defend against threats and safeguard the most meaningful aspects of the business with security resilience. We are passionate about making businesses secure and simplifying security with zero compromise. **Your Impact** As a Strategy & Planning Manager on the AI Software & Platform Team, you will partner with leadership to define and drive the team's strategic direction and long-term business plans. You will analyze market trends, develop actionable strategies, and measure their success through key metrics. Leading special projects, you will improve operational efficiency by implementing scalable tools and processes. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will ensure the team has the resources and insights needed to meet business goals. You will also champion best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement to support both business outcomes and team growth. **What You'll Do** + Develop and monitor strategic direction and long-term business development plans in alignment with organizational goals. + Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive key initiatives and support business operations. + Support the development and market adoption of Cisco's AI Products, ensuring alignment with customer and market needs. + Identify, analyze, and advise on industry and market trends to inform strategy development. + Recommend, implement, and track operational improvements, assessing metrics to evaluate the impact of new strategies. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelors or 5- 8+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business planning, or operational roles, with measurable impact on business outcomes + AI-driven innovator with hands-on experience experimenting with AI tools, a solid operations background, and proven expertise in go-to-market (GTM) strategy execution + Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives that achieved quantifiable business growth or operational improvements within defined timelines. + Strong analytical and research skills, with experience developing data-driven models, conducting market research and competitive analysis, and presenting insights to senior leadership. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a refined ability to tailor messages to specific audiences in their preferred channels, experience in executive-level advising and interdepartmental collaboration, and excellent relationship-building skills to influence, persuade, and build trust across organizations. **Preferred Qualifications** + MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field. + Experience in AI, software, or platform strategy within a technology company, including familiarity with AI ethics, governance, and responsible AI practices. + Proficiency in strategic planning tools and data visualization software, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, or Power BI. + Strong communication and executive presentation skills, with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed organizations. + Demonstrated project and program management expertise, with a track record of supporting AI product growth or go-to-market strategies and thriving in ambiguous environments. \#CiscoAIJobs **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,000.00 to $232,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $174,000.00 - $273,900.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $161,100.00 - $235,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role will be posted through December 2, 2025. Posting may come down sooner if enough qualified candidates are received. Candidates must be US based and able to work in the US without sponsorship and be willing to work PST hours. Meet the Team This product team is focused on driving the transformation toward future-proofed workplaces by uniquely integrating networking, collaboration, and security. Cisco is currently seeking a Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead the Platform and AI portfolios. This senior leadership role involves driving the global marketing strategy, execution, and impact of these critical portfolios. The person in this role will shape high-impact marketing programs, elevate Cisco's brand, and build a world-class product marketing team that sets industry standards. This position will be pivotal in accelerating Cisco's mission to deepen customer connections and deliver market-leading technology with a category-defining narrative adopted by major global brands across industries. Your Impact The Sr. Director of Product Marketing for Cisco's Platform and AI portfolios will have a significant impact by building and evolving the overarching narrative for Cisco's unified platform and innovative AI networking solutions, addressing key strategic market drivers such as AI, sustainability, economic conditions, security, and the future of work. This leader will develop deep expertise across Cisco's networking portfolios-including hardware, security integrations, and assurance-to help customers build scalable and resilient networks. You will own the messaging and positioning strategies, translating complex portfolio capabilities into compelling narratives that resonate with customer needs and business outcomes. Collaborating across multiple product and marketing teams, you will craft a cohesive messaging strategy that accelerates the networking portfolio's growth. Additionally, you will represent Cisco at major industry events and with analysts to shape industry perception. This role also involves building and developing a diverse, high-performing product marketing team, actively coaching the next generation of product marketers to foster collaboration and innovation, thereby driving measurable impact and growth for Cisco's networking and AI solutions in a rapidly evolving market landscape. Minimum Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, or Technical Marketing * 5+ years of management experience leading technical marketing or product marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development * Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or MBA preferred or equivalent combination of skills or experience Preferred Qualifications * Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred * You are willing to travel as needed, up to 25% envisioned * A strong technical background with experience in storage technologies, enabling you to understand and articulate sophisticated technical concepts. * Significant career experience primarily on the software side, complemented by a solid understanding of hardware fundamentals. * A minimum of 10 years of product marketing experience, demonstrating deep expertise in the field. * Geographic requirement to be based on the West Coast, with a preference for the Bay Area, to align with team and market needs. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

This role will be posted through December 2, 2025. Posting may come down sooner if enough qualified candidates are received. Candidates must be US based and able to work in the US without sponsorship and be willing to work PST hours. **Meet the Team** This product team is focused on driving the transformation toward future-proofed workplaces by uniquely integrating networking, collaboration, and security. Cisco is currently seeking a Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead the Platform and AI portfolios. This senior leadership role involves driving the global marketing strategy, execution, and impact of these critical portfolios. The person in this role will shape high-impact marketing programs, elevate Cisco's brand, and build a world-class product marketing team that sets industry standards. This position will be pivotal in accelerating Cisco's mission to deepen customer connections and deliver market-leading technology with a category-defining narrative adopted by major global brands across industries. **Your Impact** The Sr. Director of Product Marketing for Cisco's Platform and AI portfolios will have a significant impact by building and evolving the overarching narrative for Cisco's unified platform and innovative AI networking solutions, addressing key strategic market drivers such as AI, sustainability, economic conditions, security, and the future of work. This leader will develop deep expertise across Cisco's networking portfolios-including hardware, security integrations, and assurance-to help customers build scalable and resilient networks. You will own the messaging and positioning strategies, translating complex portfolio capabilities into compelling narratives that resonate with customer needs and business outcomes. Collaborating across multiple product and marketing teams, you will craft a cohesive messaging strategy that accelerates the networking portfolio's growth. Additionally, you will represent Cisco at major industry events and with analysts to shape industry perception. This role also involves building and developing a diverse, high-performing product marketing team, actively coaching the next generation of product marketers to foster collaboration and innovation, thereby driving measurable impact and growth for Cisco's networking and AI solutions in a rapidly evolving market landscape. **Minimum Qualifications** + 10+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, or Technical Marketing + 5+ years of management experience leading technical marketing or product marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development + Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or MBA preferred or equivalent combination of skills or experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred + You are willing to travel as needed, up to 25% envisioned + A strong technical background with experience in storage technologies, enabling you to understand and articulate sophisticated technical concepts. + Significant career experience primarily on the software side, complemented by a solid understanding of hardware fundamentals. + A minimum of 10 years of product marketing experience, demonstrating deep expertise in the field. + Geographic requirement to be based on the West Coast, with a preference for the Bay Area, to align with team and market needs. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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: If you have that special blend of deep technical prowess & great business savvy that makes an extraordinary Systems Product Manager - we have an exciting role for you! As a part of the AMD Data Center Solutions team, you will be responsible for building an integrated roadmap across CPU, GPU, Networking and systems organizations. You will work closely with each of the business units to enable this and provide feedback back to the business unit product management teams ensuring that the customer requirements and any cross organizational dependencies are well understood and executed upon in a timely fashion. The Person: As a Senior Director of Product Management in the Data Center Solutions Group, your influence will be broad within AMD, with our partners, customers, and industries that rely on a sound integrated roadmap for complete solution from AMD. The successful candidate will be self-driven and passionate about bringing new solutions to market through a complex ecosystem. She/he is a dynamic product manager and leader who has strong experience with at least two or more of the following areas: CPU's, GPU's, Software, Networking, Servers, AI and Systems. This person has successfully developed customer-centric requirements and has worked with cross-functional teams to execute and deliver the roadmap to market. Your ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment is important, and you will rely upon your excellent communication and presentation skills during various customer and partner engagements. Key responsibilities: * Build and drive deep engagements with various business unit product management organizations, CTO team and strategic customers to define and document an integrated AMD roadmap * Work closely with process owners to implement a mechanism to ensure that we look at the integrated roadmap prior to approving new products and features getting onto the roadmaps * Use your strong product sense to align the product and platform capabilities with what matters to our customers (the value proposition) and develop powerful positioning, collateral and proof points to support the system narrative Preferred Experience: * Product management experience driving at least two of the following areas: CPU's, GPU's, Software, Networking, AI and Systems * Has prior experience in building and managing high performing teams * Experience in a cross-functional role working across organizations such as engineering, CTO, sales and business development * Direct experience in building or managing cloud computing or enterprise infrastructure and technologies * Successful management of technical products throughout their lifecycle Academic Credentials: * Science or Engineering or Business University degree required #LI-CJ1 #LI-HYBRID 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.

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 TEAM: AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people. THE PERSON: Seeking a strong technical leader who has worked in the semiconductor or systems industry with experience testing SOCs, enterprise class servers, and large-scale clusters. You enjoy developing talent and growing worldwide teams. In addition, you are a change agent with a proven record of pushing the boundary of testing and driving test innovation. You possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills. You thrive on collaboration and solving complex organization challenges. THE ROLE: You will be part of the Graphics Data Center and Accelerated Processing Validation team reporting to the Corporate VP of SOC/System validation. . You will get the opportunity to lead the Systems/Platform team as they collaborate with Silicon Designers/Architects, Firmware, Networking, Cluster team and SW to bring our products to market. We work with the world's leading companies developing AI Cloud Services, on-prem AI Clusters, and Supercomputing institutions to enable AMD's GPU accelerators into their clusters. You will have the latitude to innovate and be a change leader. Our GPU AI business is the fastest growing within the company and in the computing industry at large. This will be a very visible role which will provide you an opportunity to grow your career and interact with AMD's senior leadership team. Technical Leadership role responsible for leading various teams that own System Level testing, BKC delivery, and other validation functions for our next generation ML/AI/HPC products. You will lead a large worldwide team (100+) including directors, key technical leads, and other team members. The work will require interlock with other engineering and business. The role covers SOC planning to silicon Bring-up through production. Role is a large cross-functional role requiring technical depth/breadth and strong leadership skills. In addition to test planning and execution, we are seeking a mature, seasoned leader with System and Cluster experience to help elevate our test methodologies and ability to scale. If you like pushing the envelope of what is possible and collaborate across teams to raise the bar, you will fit into our future goals. We want people who have system knowledge and experience with highly complex Clusters/Systems. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Extensive experience working in Silicon/System/Cluster validation * Experience in the ML/AI space * Strong knowledge of silicon/system test methodologies * Prior roles leading other managers and teams of 100+ people * Demonstrated strength in developing and growing technical teams * Understanding of HW/FW/SW interaction and system-level design * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Demonstrated ability in "showing initiative" to get things done * Excellent communication skills including presenting to senior executives KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead post-silicon validation planning & execution of System Integration testing, BKC Delivery and other test functions * Build and cultivate strong relationships with key engineering organizations including firmware, software, networking, cluster test, and other validation organizations * Recruit top talent to support the team's growth plans and develop the existing engineering team * Drive test innovation and strategic initiatives based on learning from prior programs and your own best practice knowledge * Partner with peers to drive quality enhancements through methodology improvements and collaboration of manufacturing testing * Support debug and customer interactions as required ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: * Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering LOCATION: San Jose CA (primary) will consider Austin or Markham, ON #LI-DKDAMD1 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.

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 TEAM: AMD's Data Center GPU (DCGPU) organization is shaping the future with AI-based GPUs for enterprise data centers, AI, HPC, and embedded systems. Join us as we build cutting-edge AI-powered products with a world-class team. THE ROLE: Seeking a Senior Director technical leader to drive the teams working on GPU performance optimization, competitive analysis, deep learning training/inference efficiency, and architecture innovation through advanced optimization techniques. THE PERSON: A strong and collaborative leader who can guide SoC/System performance engineers working on competitive workload performance/power analysis and optimization. Work with SoC/System performance architects and design teams to influence design decisions for AMD's Instinct products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Strategic Vision: Define long-term GPU performance and optimization roadmaps. * Performance Excellence: Identify and mitigate performance bottlenecks in compute, memory, and interconnects. * Design Influence: Partner with architects on next-gen GPU and framework design. * Innovation: Develop new optimization features in micro-architecture/power-mgmt/software * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with product, business, and research teams. * Culture: Promote technical excellence and performance-first engineering. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * 20+ years of experience in leading performance architecture optimization teams * Deep expertise in GPU performance architecture, parallel computing, and performance analysis/optimization. * Proven leadership in guiding large engineering teams. * Strong communication with executives, technical teams, and stakeholders. * Knowledge of large-scale AI/HPC systems, multi-node GPU clusters, and memory hierarchies. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field LOCATION: Santa Clara, California #LI-DKDAMD1 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.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 20th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Senior Director of Silicon Engineering leads the Cisco's Silicon Engineering Team within the Client Optics Group (COG). This role is responsible for setting the strategy and driving the end-to-end execution of silicon development for COG's silicon-photonics-based transceiver chipsets and modules. Key responsibilities include planning, architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of both electronics and silicon photonics ICs (EICs & PICs). A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times. Your Impact Product Planning * Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts. * Significant participation in Cisco's product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones. * Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans. * Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed. Silicon Development * Oversee the design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs, silicon photonics ICs, and chipsets by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality. * Ensure the Silicon Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the silicon being developed. * Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation. Collaboration & Team Development * Partner with the Platform Engineering, Module Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery. * Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams. * Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Who You Are * Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes. * Expert in the development of mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success. * Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity. * Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams. Minimum Qualifications * 15+ years high-speed electronics and photonics development leadership experience including management of global teams. * Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within the silicon development lifecycle: * Mixed signal/analog electronics: Drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX Equalizers, CDRs, etc. * Digital signal processors (DSP) * Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc. * High-speed SERDES * Signal & power integrity, channel modeling * Advanced packaging including fine-pitch and low-parasitic chip-chip interconnect * PLL / clock domains and distribution * Power distribution * Silicon diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT * Electrical, optical, and co-simulation applications and tools * Silicon validation and test equipment Preferred Qualifications * Advanced understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, and automation * Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture * Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence. * Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers. * Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development. * Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 20th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. **Meet the Team** The Senior Director of Silicon Engineering leads the Cisco's Silicon Engineering Team within the Client Optics Group (COG). This role is responsible for setting the strategy and driving the end-to-end execution of silicon development for COG's silicon-photonics-based transceiver chipsets and modules. Key responsibilities include planning, architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of both electronics and silicon photonics ICs (EICs & PICs). A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times. **Your Impact** Product Planning + Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts. + Significant participation in Cisco's product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones. + Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans. + Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed. Silicon Development + Oversee the design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs, silicon photonics ICs, and chipsets by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality. + Ensure the Silicon Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the silicon being developed. + Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation. Collaboration & Team Development + Partner with the Platform Engineering, Module Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery. + Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams. + Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Who You Are + Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes. + Expert in the development of mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success. + Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity. + Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams. **Minimum Qualifications** + 15+ years high-speed electronics and photonics development leadership experience including management of global teams. + Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within the silicon development lifecycle: + Mixed signal/analog electronics: Drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX Equalizers, CDRs, etc. + Digital signal processors (DSP) + Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc. + High-speed SERDES + Signal & power integrity, channel modeling + Advanced packaging including fine-pitch and low-parasitic chip-chip interconnect + PLL / clock domains and distribution + Power distribution + Silicon diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT + Electrical, optical, and co-simulation applications and tools + Silicon validation and test equipment **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, and automation + Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture + Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence. + Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers. + Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development. + Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 20th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. **Meet the Team** The Senior Director of Silicon Engineering leads the Cisco's Silicon Engineering Team within the Client Optics Group (COG). This role is responsible for setting the strategy and driving the end-to-end execution of silicon development for COG's silicon-photonics-based transceiver chipsets and modules. Key responsibilities include planning, architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of both electronics and silicon photonics ICs (EICs & PICs). A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times. **Your Impact** Product Planning + Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts. + Significant participation in Cisco's product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones. + Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans. + Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed. Silicon Development + Oversee the design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs, silicon photonics ICs, and chipsets by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality. + Ensure the Silicon Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the silicon being developed. + Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation. Collaboration & Team Development + Partner with the Platform Engineering, Module Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery. + Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams. + Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Who You Are + Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes. + Expert in the development of mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success. + Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity. + Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams. **Minimum Qualifications** + 15+ years high-speed electronics and photonics development leadership experience including management of global teams. + Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within the silicon development lifecycle: + Mixed signal/analog electronics: Drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX Equalizers, CDRs, etc. + Digital signal processors (DSP) + Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc. + High-speed SERDES + Signal & power integrity, channel modeling + Advanced packaging including fine-pitch and low-parasitic chip-chip interconnect + PLL / clock domains and distribution + Power distribution + Silicon diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT + Electrical, optical, and co-simulation applications and tools + Silicon validation and test equipment **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, and automation + Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture + Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence. + Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers. + Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development. + Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

What you do at AMD changes everything We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative and inclusive of diverse perspectives. This is who we are at our best. One Company. One Team. AMD together we advance_ Senior Emulation & Prototyping Manager THE ROLE: The AECG Emulation Team is looking for an experienced hands-on technical manager to lead a dynamic team of 4 to 6 persons. Our team is responsible for creating emulation environments for pre-tapeout and post-silicon validation of our most advanced FPGA devices. We use both commercial emulation and prototyping systems and custom hardware solutions to emulate new IP blocks and subsystems including the Processing Subsystem (PS), AI Engine (AIE), and Video Codec Unit (VCU). Work with architecture, design, verification, and embedded software teams to develop plans to verify silicon designs and enable early software development. Create novel solutions around FPGA prototyping and emulation. THE PERSON: We are looking for an individual that takes the initiative in developing plans and successfully executing them. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver who is adept at driving issues to closure. The person collaborates well with other teams both internal and external to the company and can generate consensus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a hardware team in San Jose and interface with the manager of a team in India. Develop project plans, track progress, and manage resources, dependencies and risks. Collaborate with global teams to define deliverables and ensure the quality of our FPGAs. Work with EDA vendors and external contractors to develop solutions and resolve issues. Improve internal processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Actively contribute to project planning and design reviews for FPGA product families. Provide technical coaching, career development, and performance feedback. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience managing a small team. Strong verbal and written skills, run meetings and follow up on action items. Strong project management skills, arranging resources and managing multiple projects. Ideal candidate would have the following: Have worked with emulation and prototyping solutions from leading vendors (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) to debug issues and deploy new capabilities - including speed adaptors, virtual models. Experience with Verilog / VHDL. Experience implementing and debugging FPGA designs. Experience with HDL simulation, synthesis, and timing closure. Knowledge of C programming. Knowledge of verification methodologies. Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, DDR4/5, LPDDR4/5. Knowledge of ARM AXI protocol. Experience with embedded processors such as ARM Cortex A53, A72, Microblaze. Knowledge of other devices/standards such as SPI, IIC, SD, QSPI, OSPI. Knowledge of AI/ML, video processing, networking solutions. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BS / MS (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related equivalent) LOCATION: San Jose, CA #L1-JT1 Requisition Number: 179161 Country: United States State: California City: San Jose Job Function: Design Benefits offered are described here. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We consider candidates regardless of 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. Please click here for more information.

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 seeks a passionate, collaborative leader with strong technical skills and the initiative to motivate an expert team. You will lead the development of ongoing solutions in the Artificial Intelligent Group (AIG) of AMD semiconductors. AMD's new AI Engine, integrated in various FPGA and CPUs, delivers the most cutting edge and cost-effective AI Inferencing solution and is getting widely deployed on laptops and in Data Center, Wireless/5G, Automotive/ADAS applications. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate has experience leading others in technical and managerial settings. You also have excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Build CI/CD for AI products * Provide ongoing technical guidance and direction for scalable infrastructure demands. * Collaborate across organizational boundaries and multiple geographies. * Plan, deploy, manage and troubleshoot CI/CD solutions. Stay on top of operations * Automate workflow using Python, Jenkins, GIT, BASH, Ansible, and third-party API's * Building containerized applications PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Prior experience Managing technical teams in CI/CD for Embedded and AI/ML solutions * Hands-on experience in a large-scale software development environment * Expertise collaborating across organizational boundaries and multiple geographies. * Automate workflow with tools and languages such as Python, Shell, BASH * Experience building ci/cd pipelines using Jenkins, GHA. Working knowledge of Ansible, Dockers for Embedded and laptop software * Thorough understanding of DevOps infrastructure and experience with Linux and Windows administration in a software development environment * Strong operations skills to manage 24/7 CI/CD operations * Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong mentoring and coaching skills * Must be a self-starter and self-motivated ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering LOCATION: San Jose, CA #LI-TC1 #LI-HYBRID 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.

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 searching for a Sr. Manager of EPYC AI Server Platform Planning who will help to define and drive our EPYC AI platform strategy and roadmap. This person will join the EPYC AI Product organization, a tightly knit team of highly motivated seasoned and high-output professionals who collectively drive AMD's EPYC AI technology, product strategy and business results. The success of the product team is built on ownership and delivery of results for the rapidly growing server business. In this highly collaborative role, you will work with technologists, engineering leaders, and key influencers at partner companies to craft the product vision and evangelize that vision internally and externally - ultimately launching a product that lives up to the goals you set! THE PERSON: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform/product management of server products with technical core expertise in silicon, platforms, and the software ecosystem that enables them. Success in the role requires strong leadership skills to empower and engage AMD executives, engineers, architects, marketers, program managers, finance, and business development professionals. Candidates are encouraged to have significant experience in the following areas: * Product Leadership - Ability to convert highly technical product value propositions into a compelling customer story and drive across the company to execute on that product vision. * Technical depth - Strong understanding of AI workloads, silicon and hardware platforms, networking, competitive server landscape, and ability to engage with the customer, platform and silicon engineers to craft products that support business goals. * Domain expertise - Core understanding of processor and AI acceleration technology and trends, server platform and solutions, and software technologies. * Business Insight - ability to analyze markets, develop financial models and assess business opportunities. * Executive communication skills - both listening and written / verbal - to facilitate alignment with a range of internal stakeholders and convey concepts and recommendations from C-level executives to working level peers. * New Product Introduction - ability to lead and collaborate to drive new product introductions, bringing new products to market in concert with the Product Marketing, Customer & Executive Leadership teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ownership of silicon and platform planning within the Server Business Unit. * Build tight working relationships with customers and partners to best define products based on their evolving needs. * Collaborating with engineering, business development and sales teams to synthesize market requirements into winning products for Cloud & Enterprise segments. * Developing product specifications and collateral * Collaborating with engineering execution teams to ensure product requirements, goals and objectives are met and exceeded. * Partnering with engineering teams to drive and deliver the promised value proposition and vision for Server products. * Leading product migration across multiple generations supporting consistent share growth in selected vertical markets. * Representing AMD's interests in discussions with key customers & partners PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Five or more years in Server/AI platform development and deployment at scale, and/or Data Center platform product management * Working knowledge of modern server platform architecture like Datacenter Modular Hardware System (DC-MHS) * Experience (or interest) in the business management of technology products and understanding of how the P&L works for a >$1B business. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science MSEE or MBA preferred. LOCATIONS: Santa Clara, CA or Austin, Texas #LI-AG1 #LI-HYBRID 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.