[Hiring] Field Application Engineer - AMD @MarketStar

Role Description

MarketStar is looking for a FAE Field Application Engineer to support AMD in the North American Channel sales. The FAE will support field engineering engagement with partners and customers to demonstrate how AMD technology can service and support their needs. The FAE will have a special focus on pre-sales providing development support in channel sales engagement enablement and training. This role bridges advanced compute, AI acceleration, and edge-to-cloud architectures, enabling customers to harness AMD Ryzen & EPYC technologies for high-performance, real-time, mission-critical workloads.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with deep knowledge of AI frameworks and edge system architecture, capable of guiding customers, partners, and internal engineering teams through design, deployment, and optimization.

Location: Tampa, FL - Remote

What will you do?

• Develop technical relationships with target accounts.
• Help win new Client and Server opportunities by working with partners and end customers by establishing technical solutions based on AMD technology.
• Work with AMD internal teams across the Client and Server Business Units to influence/build technical presentations and documentation to be delivered.
• Support priority pipeline opportunities, working directly with partners and end-customers to optimize workloads and applications on AMD-based solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, training, and sales pitches to influence new AMD sales with partners and customers.
• Provide technical assistance to NA sales personnel and the end customer in the evaluation, design, and development of AMD based Client and Server solutions.
• Build business and technical acumen, enabling AMD to gain further "Mindshare" within the customer base.
• Technically qualify and prioritize sales opportunities utilizing AMD resources.
• Engage and manage relationships with partner & customer technical resources.
• Partner with sales in determining possible application of AMD based products and solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Perform technical presentations, training, and updates for partners and prospects.
• Translate partner & customer business challenges and requirements into solutions by creating opportunities through engagements that best leverage AMD based product offerings.
• Possess a solid understanding of the competitive landscape and clearly articulate the technical differentiation and value proposition associated with AMD versus its competitors.
• Assist with the solution development/architectural design to meet specific customer needs.
• Analyze AMD product solutions and evaluate product performance based on customer needs.
• Keep up to date on relevant competitive solutions and work with internal teams to provide competitive responses where needed.
• Articulate AMD based technology offerings across multiple verticals.
• Install and test solutions, as required, to ensure successful deployments and evaluations.
• Provide hands-on, expert-level technical assistance to partner and end customer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in advanced computing, CPU systems architecture and AI platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science or related field experience.
• Architecting, provisioning, and deploying applications to public and private cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of AMD CPU Ryzen & EPYC architecture and software ecosystems.
• Configuration of physical server systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong Windows & Linux performance tuning skills.
• Experience with Infra cost optimization (identifying IT cost reduction strategies).
• Managing relationships with customer representatives and authoring technical product documentation.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Broad technical understanding of AMD Client & Server platform architecture.
• Knowledge of microprocessor architecture, commercial ecosystem environments including Operating systems (Windows/Linux), compilers, drivers, benchmarks, and targeted applications that may be used to validate Client and Server platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, time-management, prioritization, organizational, and collaborative skills, with strong communication abilities and a proven track record in CPU and server system architecture.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

• Structured learning and career development programs.
• Mental health program.
• Generous Paid Time Off policy.
• Paid medical leave.
• Child/Dependent care reimbursement.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401k match, hardship loan program, access to financial wellness advisor.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00. The salary range for this position is between $105,000.00 and $110,000.00 annually. This pay structure may also include a variable bonus component of $20,000.00 annually. There are several factors to consider including but not limited to, the role’s responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, internal equity, and key skills. Your recruiter will provide more detailed information during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MarketStar is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual who identifies as someone with a disability and require reasonable accommodation(s) to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.