Software Product Manager – Developer Relations

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THE ROLE:  

AMD's Datacenter GPU Business Unit is seeking a Software Product Manager to manage developer relations for the ROCm software ecosystem, in support of the market for AMD Instinct Accelerators. Other companies may advertise similar roles as a product owner, technical product manager or product designer. You will ensure product’s vision is consistently applied to external communications and documentation. External communications will be a primary responsibility. You will interact with our end users via a variety of channels and be responsible for converting user feedback into actionable requirements. The Software Product Manager will communicate to both technical and business leadership audiences, enabling well-informed decision-making processes.

THE PERSON: 

We are looking for a dynamic individual well-versed in cutting-edge software development. You must be detail oriented and possess extraordinary communication skills. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge about computer architectures and possesses a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing landscapes. You must have software development experience and/or other technology roles. A variety of tech experiences is the best asset.

You must have a strong business acumen and understanding of how technology leads to product leads to revenue. Our decisions are made with the big picture in mind. Business decisions require a well-informed individual in the intersection of technology and society. But just knowledge is not enough, you must make informed decisions. And to make decisions, you need to be opinionated. You decide what the right way is for our users. You work hard to get your way yet are pragmatic when you do not. As a strong communicator, you thrive on collaboration, seamlessly interacting with Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Engineering, and Solutions teams. Your knack for presenting valuable insights to broader teams sets you apart in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain understanding of the entire ROCm software portfolio.
• Responsible for aligning external developer communications with the product roadmap.
• Control the external information flow as the editor in chief of all things ROCm. You are responsible to ensure the technical reviewers, copy editors and content creators meet your standards for quality. You don’t have to edit; you just know if it was done right.
• Exercise your influence via requirements, templates, and processes for the engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Absorb, analyze, and distill incoming developer communications via multi channels. How will you do it? It is up to you to build out this process.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Solution partners, engaging in iterative discussions to develop and deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving market demands.
• Deliver technical roadmaps in concise and accessible formats tailored to diverse audiences, ranging from technically adept clients to executive stakeholders.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to accomplish the goals.
• Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time.
• Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments.
• Collaborative and strong team player

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE: 

• Possess a strong understanding of computer architecture and algorithms.
• Possess a strong insight into human computer interaction and understanding of UI/UX design principles.
• Demonstrate familiarity with one or more programming languages, version control systems, CI/CD, and other software development practices. You don’t have to win a programming competition, but you must be able to interact with someone who has.
• Strong communication skills to articulate findings in both engineering and leadership.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

The ideal candidate has two or more of the experiences below:

• Software development experience
• Hardware development experience
• Product design and/or management experience
• Technical writing experience

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree or related degrees required. Advanced degree is a plus. 

LOCATION: 

• Calgary, Alberta

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