Embedded Solutions Architect - AMD x86 platforms

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. Experience what's next at Avnet! 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 + Drive high-value design opportunities through the funnel + Deliver technical training and enablement to internal and external customers + Build strong alignment with AMD and ecosystem partners to accelerate execution + Communicate competitive differentiation vs. Intel, NVIDIA, and ARM platforms + Design and prepare customer facing demonstrations on AMD Embedded x86 platforms **Required Experience** + 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 \#LI-AMER **What We Offer:** Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow.

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