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The Role
The Senior Field Application Engineer in this position will help AMD drive a new era of computing for Commercial Client PC/Workstation, by engaging with the Channel partners to demonstrate how AMD technology can be used to address the needs of their business. The SA is responsible for providing technical support for the targeted end customer accounts with a special focus on pre-sales and development support activity as opportunities transition from opportunity to deployment. Post-sales technical support is also required as the account encounters technical issues.  The SA is also responsible for engaging with the Commercial Client PC/Workstation partners in Japan, OEM leads, as well as System integrators (SIs) as needed.

The primary focus of the Senior Field Application Engineer will be to:

• Alongside Sales, be a primary contact point in customer engagements, evangelizing AMD Commercial Client PC/Workstation products and capabilities
• Develop technical relationships with target Channel partners accounts and OEM partners
• Win new Commercial Client opportunities by working with OEMs and Channel partners by establishing technical solutions based on AMD technology
• Work with AMD internal teams across AMD Business Units to build technical presentations and documentation to be delivered in the field
• Improve AMD's ability to support customers by driving feedback into AMD BU and engineering teams

The Person
This position requires the FAE to have a broad technical understanding of Commercial Client PC/Workstation (Client CPU, platform architecture and the development process) needed to successfully win Server and Client PC/Workstation with Channel partners.

The Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Of Commercial Client PC/Workstation Including Operating Systems (Windows, Linux), Compilers, Drivers, benchmarks, And Targeted Applications That May Be Used To Validate Server And PC/Workstation Platforms For The Following Target Markets

• Strong understanding of Windows Client Ecosystem
• Ability to translate highly technical concepts into actionable plans and drive hands on proof of concepts
• Exceptional communication skills to address multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Sales mindset, cooperative spirit and bright personality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to sales personnel and the end customer in the evaluation, design and development of solutions based on AMD's Commercial Client PC/Workstation
• Perform technical presentations, training and updates for OEM partners and prospects
• Translate customer business issues and requirements into technical solution opportunities/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
• Articulate AMD based technology offerings across multiple verticals
• Partner with other AMD and vendor subject matter experts to build specific customer solutions

Preferred Experience

• Technical leadership role with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex problems involving multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of Windows based client operating systems and management tool
• This position requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills with a good balance of hardware, architecture and software expertise.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate both the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. They must also demonstrate good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Technology Evangelist with extensive public speaking experience to promote and advocate for cutting-edge technologies, drive awareness and adoption.
• Substantial experience in a customer-facing role across multiple functions within a large organization.

Academic Credentials

• The preferred candidate should have a combination of relevant academic and professional experience.
• The minimum qualifications associated with this position are Engineering or Computer Science Degree with 5+ years of preferred experience.

LOCATION:
Tokyo, Japan

Benefits offered are described:
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