Technical sales engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

Are you passionate about technology, sales, winning, and making a real-world impact? Join our Rotational Program, a comprehensive 18-month journey designed to develop the next generation of Sales Engineers specializing in Embedded x86 and FPGA technologies. This program provides immersive experiences across multiple disciplines, empowering you with technical expertise, resources, and business acumen to thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing role.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for passionate, tech-savvy, and driven graduates or entry-level engineering professionals that want to learn and apply their technical degrees in a dynamic role. Your mission will be to own the AMD customer relationship, ensuring alignment, provide consultative guidance, and enabling your customer with AMD technology. Excellence in organization, self-driven, with problem solving skills is important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a participant in this program, you will:

• Rotate through 3-4 departments, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as:
• Product Marketing
• Technical Marketing
• Business Operations
• Customer Sales
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems using Embedded x86 and/or FPGA-based solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to identify their challenges and propose solutions.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Embedded 86 and FPGA hardware, software tools, and design methodologies.
• Develop and present technical presentations, demos, and training materials.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of digital design, FPGA architectures, and x86 processors.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and tackle challenges in diverse environments.
• Passion for solving challenging customer problems and sharing solutions to your peers.
• Other Requirements:
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer interactions or training.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Are you passionate about technology, sales, winning, and making a real-world impact? Join our Rotational Program, a comprehensive 18-month journey designed to develop the next generation of Sales Engineers specializing in Embedded x86 and FPGA technologies. This program provides immersive experiences across multiple disciplines, empowering you with technical expertise, resources, and business acumen to thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing role.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for passionate, tech-savvy, and driven graduates or entry-level engineering professionals that want to learn and apply their technical degrees in a dynamic role. Your mission will be to own the AMD customer relationship, ensuring alignment, provide consultative guidance, and enabling your customer with AMD technology. Excellence in organization, self-driven, with problem solving skills is important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a participant in this program, you will:

• Rotate through 3-4 departments, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as:
• Product Marketing
• Technical Marketing
• Business Operations
• Customer Sales
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems using Embedded x86 and/or FPGA-based solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to identify their challenges and propose solutions.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Embedded 86 and FPGA hardware, software tools, and design methodologies.
• Develop and present technical presentations, demos, and training materials.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of digital design, FPGA architectures, and x86 processors.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and tackle challenges in diverse environments.
• Passion for solving challenging customer problems and sharing solutions to your peers.
• Other Requirements:
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer interactions or training.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

#LI-LR1329

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.