Advanced Packaging Technologist

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THE ROLE:

In this role, you will lead the development of next-generation thermal technologies through rigorous model-based decision making. You will create and apply thermal and multi-physics models to guide architecture definition, design trade-offs, and technology direction across thermal, electro-thermal, and electro-optical domains, with a strong emphasis on package- and PCB-level integration.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works independently, is highly organized and articulate, and collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams. You are comfortable using models to frame decisions, resolve ambiguity, and drive alignment across diverse engineering disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead model-based thermal architecture development to support technology pathfinding and product roadmapping.
• Partner with package and system architects to deliver thermally optimized end-to-end solutions as part of System-Technology Co-Optimization (STCO).
• Collaborate with silicon design teams to enable thermally optimized power and performance while maintaining thermal margins, reliability, and long-term robustness.
• Define and execute characterization and validation strategies, partnering with internal and external thermal laboratories to calibrate and correlate models.
• Manage consortium and academic research engagements focused on advanced thermal technologies and modeling methodologies.
• Participate in technology reviews and evaluations with vendors and external partners.
• Define targets and strategic direction for thermal technology development, assess technology readiness, and influence AMD product roadmaps.
• Serve as thermal subject-matter expert within advanced packaging and technology integration, ensuring cohesive, end-to-end thermal solutions with a primary focus on data center applications.

PREFERRED EXPRIENCE:

• Direct experience in package- and system-level thermal modeling, coupled with experimental validation and characterization.
• Solid foundation in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and materials science, with the ability to apply first-principles understanding to multi-physics package-and-system-level design trade-offs.
• Strong working knowledge of cooling and packaging technologies, including cold plates, vapor chambers, air-cooled heat sinks, thermal interface materials (TIMs), immersion cooling, microfluidics, and electronic packaging architectures.
• Experience developing cooling solutions across a range of platforms, including data centers (server- and rack-level cooling), servers (air- and liquid-cooled), mobile systems (laptops and notebooks), and workstations.
• Proven relevant industry or research experience in thermal engineering, electronics packaging, or related fields.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

MS or PhD in relevant Engineering disciplines or physics.

LOCATION:

Austin, Texas

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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