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Linux Release Manager


Company : AMD


Location : Markham, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Linux Release Manager role at AMD 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Linux Release Manager role at AMD This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ The Role We are in search of an experienced program manager with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills. Ability to work efficiently and manage effective relationships in a cross-functional organization to meet commitments for successful customer program launches. Must be self-directed and work in complex and dynamic ecosystems. The Person As a Program Manager you will partner with our cross functional teams to manage customer accounts and their portfolio, understand our customers platforms/solutions. Identify and document customer requirements and establish engineering schedules. Drive AMD product solution deliverables and alignment with customers platforms to ensure highest level customer satisfaction throughout their product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Plan the Instinct Driver and Radeon Software For Linux Releases Receive release requests from internal stakeholders in various locations Work with Release Management teams from other departments to construct the release plans Communicate release plans and changes to internal teams Lead and coordinate checklist and deployment plan execution Manage risks and resolve challenges that impact release scope, quality, and schedules Ensure all the patches that need to go into the release are implemented in a timely manner Coordinate validation with various QA teams to ensure that the releases are properly validated Ensure that the necessary documentations are ready for release Confirm that Release Notes is available and contains the necessary information for the release Update our release processes to support changing requirements Preferred Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering Working knowledge of Linux and Linux distros highly preferred Experience in software Release Management and understanding of software development lifecycle Multiple experience in Program Management; formal project management education,PMP / Scrum Master considered an asset Programming skills and experience considered an asset Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical skills Structured thinking Experience in coordinating cross-functional work teams up to task completion Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AMD by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Release Manager roles. 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