AMD Engineering Manager reviews

- Mid-level leadership often lack effective management skills, defaulting to excessive micromanagement rather than trust and delegation. - Senior individual contributors and even some managers are frequently treated with condescension, undermining their experience and autonomy. - Strategic direction is inconsistent or absent; priorities shift frequently based on ad hoc questions or whims from upper leadership. - There is a notable resistance to process — initiatives often feel reactive and chaotic rather than planned or structured. - Performance expectations are uneven: a small number of high performers are overloaded and held to extremely high standards, while low performers face little accountability. - Long workdays (12–16 hours) are common for the top performers, often spent chasing poorly defined or shifting objectives with little long-term value.

The nail in the coffin. AMD is the worst place I have ever worked. It’s not a good company. It’s never been a good company. Don’t be fooled by the inclusive, diverse hype propaganda. It’s a very toxic place to work. Sure, you can make some money, and gain some experience. Just don’t stay too long or you’ll lose yourself. If you have choices, choose the other. If you don’t, 3 things you must do to succeed at AMD. Trust nobody, lie about everything, and if you see something bad headed your way, duck and let it hit the person behind you. If you can do these three things, you will succeed at AMD. Good luck!