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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Solutions Architect - AMD x86 platforms - **Company:** Avnet, Inc. - **Location:** San Juan, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Systems Architecture, AI Platforms - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g4y2or ## About the Role + 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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