Corporate Development Associate Job Listing at AMD in Santa Clara, CA (Job ID 79763-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

Join AMD's Strategy and Partnerships team as a Senior Analyst and play a key role in developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive AMD's growth in emerging technologies, markets, and ecosystems. This high-impact position focuses on building and assessing partnerships across enterprises, verticals, and ecosystems—including vendor evaluations, market assessments, business model analysis, and competitive intelligence. You will collaborate cross-functionally to create frameworks, develop business cases, establish KPIs for partnerships, and support ecosystem development as AMD invests in and enters new areas like AI, data center, and beyond. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy & Partnerships, you will influence senior stakeholders, lead partner engagements, and deliver actionable recommendations to shape AMD's long-term strategy.

The Person: 
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-driven professional with exceptional financial modeling skills. They thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, possess strong communication and collaboration abilities, and stay ahead of industry trends and technology. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic frameworks, conduct vendor, market, and business model assessments to evaluate and recommend partnerships.  
• Perform competitive analysis and monitor emerging technologies, markets, and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks for AMD.
• Build business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations to support partnership decisions and ecosystem initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to execute projects, gather voice-of-the-customer insights, and drive strategic outcomes.
• Lead partner and client engagements, ensuring seamless experiences, value delivery, and strong relationship management.
• Establish and track KPIs for emerging partnerships and ecosystem programs to measure success and inform ongoing strategy.
• Prepare and present analyses, insights, and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant experience in strategy, partnerships, or related fields (technical/analytical focus required).
• Experience developing and implementing financial models, competitive assessments, market/technology analysis, and new market entry strategies.
• Prior experience in research, investment banking, management consulting, or corporate strategy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of technology markets, corporate strategy principles, vendor/partner ecosystems, and emerging tech (semiconductors, AI, hardware, or related high-growth areas preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; proven ability to influence without authority and support cross-functional decision-making.
• Proactive, detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for technology and innovation.

Academic Credentials: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. 

Location:

• Santa Clara, CA or San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD's “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.