Maybe a smart guy, but not an inspirational leader. - Engineering Manager AMD Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance. A new wave of senior management just came in and could turn the company around. If you enjoy being the underdog and fighting against Goliath, working for AMD can be a good challenge and enjoyable.

Cons

Poor execution of consistent CPU product introductions. Lack of trust between the different groups within AMD. Lack of consistent profitability and financial performance has lead to a low company stock price, eroding employee benefits, and low company morale. Recently there have been a few rounds of layoffs that weren't conducted in the best way with some level of pre-announcement and then a delay of action with the layoffs (bad for morale during the period of waiting).

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Engineering led company Smart people to work with Always learning

Cons

Processes and checks/balances not always followed (no strong rigid process flow which can be good/bad) Company still too consumer product focused (versus corporate) in many divisions

3.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is really nice. 3/4 managers I've had actually seem to care! Nice location for most folks.

Cons

They will keep you on contract until they literally cannot anymore. Getting hired on full-time is like pulling teeth.

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