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Design Manager jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with a background in graphic design, UX/UI, or product design. Most roles require portfolio evidence of leading creative teams. Your OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, extendable to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMD, Inc., is hiring Systems Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Design a complete and complex framework, system or product. Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identify, analyze and resolve system design weaknesses. Influence the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provide multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Define products, develop solutions, assess root causes, and produce solution resolutions. Debug issues found during the SoC programs bring-up, validation, and production phases. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under supervision, exercise limited judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online. Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required:
N/A
Specific skills required:
The following skills are required:
- Developing and implementing automation
- Performing hardware verification
- Programming in Python, C, or C++
- Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL
- Logic and circuit design
- CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture
- ASIC design and tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis)
- Embedded driver development
- Unix or Linux environments
Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
BENEFITS
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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMD, Inc., is hiring Systems Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Design a complete and complex framework, system or product. Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identify, analyze and resolve system design weaknesses. Influence the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provide multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Define products, develop solutions, assess root causes, and produce solution resolutions. Debug issues found during the SoC programs bring-up, validation, and production phases. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under supervision, exercise limited judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online. Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required:
N/A
Specific skills required:
The following skills are required:
- Developing and implementing automation
- Performing hardware verification
- Programming in Python, C, or C++
- Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL
- Logic and circuit design
- CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture
- ASIC design and tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis)
- Embedded driver development
- Unix or Linux environments
Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
BENEFITS
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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Design Manager
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
Design Manager roles are portfolio-driven. Before outreach, ensure your portfolio shows not just finished work but your process, team direction decisions, and how you handled creative briefs. Hiring managers evaluate leadership through the work itself.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like human-computer interaction or information science, you may qualify for 36 months of OPT. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can answer authorization questions accurately.
Target companies with established design teams
Companies with in-house design departments are more familiar with hiring international talent. Mid-to-large technology, e-commerce, and media companies regularly sponsor design roles and have HR infrastructure to process OPT work authorization without delays.
Frame your international background as a design asset
Cross-cultural perspective is genuinely valuable in design leadership. In interviews, connect your international experience to how you approach user research, accessibility, or inclusive design decisions. This reframes your visa status from a liability into a differentiator.
Understand the timeline before you start the process
OPT authorization can take 90 days from your DSO's I-20 update to USCIS approval. Apply as early as 90 days before your program end date. Starting late compresses your job search window and limits your negotiating position.
Address sponsorship directly and confidently
When a job posting says H-1B visa sponsorship is available, ask in the first interview round whether OPT is also acceptable during the authorization period. Most employers who sponsor H-1B visas are already comfortable with OPT as the bridge.
Design Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Design Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Design Manager roles fall within standard employment categories covered by F-1 OPT work authorization, provided the role is directly related to your degree field. A degree in graphic design, user experience, visual communication, or a related discipline generally satisfies the relatedness requirement. Confirm with your DSO if your degree field is less direct.
Does a Design Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code, such as human-computer interaction, information science, or a qualifying engineering program, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. The Design Manager role itself does not need to be STEM-classified. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Design Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Browse Design Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles open to F-1 OPT and visa-sponsoring employers. This saves significant time compared to filtering through generalist postings that rarely specify work authorization compatibility upfront. Look for employers who have previously sponsored H-1B petitions, as they are typically comfortable with OPT students.
What happens to my OPT status if I get laid off from a Design Manager role?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during your OPT authorization window. This does not reset or extend your OPT end date. If you accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment across the standard OPT period, or more than 150 days during the STEM extension, you fall out of status. Reporting changes in employment to your DSO immediately is required.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Design Manager positions?
Design Manager roles are generally considered specialty occupations under H-1B criteria, particularly when tied to a specific design discipline requiring a related degree. Companies with large product, technology, or marketing teams, including major technology firms and agencies, regularly file H-1B petitions for design leadership roles. Your OPT period serves as the practical bridge while H-1B sponsorship is processed.