Embedded Solutions Architect - AMD x86 platforms

A Technical Solution Architect to lead the technical engagement and growth of AMD-based embedded x86 solutions across the Americas. This role will drive design wins, customer adoption, and competitive displacement versus Intel, NVIDIA, and other ARM-based platforms.

The ideal candidate combines deep CPU architecture knowledge with strong customer-facing skills and the ability to translate system-level requirements into scalable embedded solutions.

Brief Description: Lead the design and adoption of next-generation Edge AI systems built on advanced AMD compute platforms

Key Objectives

• Drive AMD x86 embedded design activity and wins across Avnet's strategic accounts

• Establish Avnet as a trusted advisor for embedded compute and edge AI solutions

• Strengthen competitive positioning vs. Intel, NVIDIA, and ARM ecosystems

• Enable internal sales teams to confidently position and sell AMD solutions

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technical sales strategy for AMD embedded compute

• Provide system-level architecture guidance in designing with AMD X86 (CPU, memory, storage, I/O, acceleration)

• Engage customers from concept through production, supporting design reviews and solution definition

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• 5-10+ years in FAE, Solution Architect, or technical sales engineering role.

• Strong understanding of:

• x86 CPU architectures (AMD and Intel)

• Embedded/system-level design (compute, memory, I/O, power)

• Experience supporting customer design cycles and engineering engagement

• Proven ability to drive design wins and influence technical decisions

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience with AMD processors (Ryzen, EPYC, embedded x86)

• Familiarity with:

• NVIDIA (GPU/AI platforms)

• ARM-based solutions (NXP, Qualcomm, Marvell, etc.)

• FPGA and Programmable SoC products

Key Competencies

• Technical depth in CPU/system architecture

• Strong customer-facing and communication skills

• Ability to translate technical features into business value

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on problem-solving mindset

Success Metrics

• Growth in AMD-driven pipeline and design wins

• Increased customer adoption of AMD-based solutions

• Measurable competitive displacement (Intel/NVIDIA/ARM)

• Improved technical enablement of sales teams

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• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

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