Technical Marketing Specialist - Jobs in Markham, ON

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Overview:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe 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 world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. This is who we are at our best. One Company. One Team.AMD together we advance_Responsibilities:Technical Marketing Specialist - Temporary/Seasonal - 185906The Role:We are looking for a Technical Marketing Specialist to join our team! In this role you will support graphics product management, product marketing, sales and PR by testing, analyzing and detailing 3D performance and other key features of graphics products.Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and report on the performance of the entire AMD Radeon graphics product line, plus relevant competitors, using industry standard benchmarks, 3D games, and other relevant tests.
• Measure, analyze and track the performance changes that arise in each new Radeon display driver. Characterize performance changes in terms of which products are most strongly affected, which resolutions, which framebuffer sizes, and similar. Generate summary points to be presented in the driver release notes and other outlets.
• Measure the performance, features and quality of upcoming graphics products, comparing them to existing and competitor products. Use games, synthetic benchmarks, diagnostic tests and utilities as appropriate. Analyze results and report strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Analyze new competitor products in a similar fashion.
• Contribute to reviewers guides that highlight the performance and features of upcoming graphics products. Depict performance data in charts and graphs, document “how to test” steps and other relevant materials.
• Monitor and report on trends in review techniques (titles used, resolutions, image quality settings, etc.). Track release schedules for new games and benchmarks. Incorporate new titles into the test flow in a timely manner.
• Analyze new test applications and games for system and graphics sensitivities. Prepare and present reports that highlight the performance of key Radeon and competitor graphics products in the new title.
• Write scripts and related tools to build command lines and configuration files that automate performance testing. Generate code that launches test applications at various settings, traps error conditions and takes remedial actions, parses result files, installs helper apps, etc.
• Prepare images of current Windows operating systems to be deployed across numerous test machines. Use Microsoft sysprep and DISM tools. Update the OS images as required to keep pace with service packs and other updates.

Preferred Experience:

• Solid understanding of computer graphics and video technology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Action oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with PC assembly and hardware upgrades, hardware and software troubleshooting
• Experience installing and configuring Microsoft operating systems and applications
• Familiarity with semiconductor and PC industry standards
• Ability to multitask optimally in a fast paced environment
• Experience with C++, Python, XML, HTML, Excel, databases would be an asset.

Academic Credentials:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar related field is strongly preferred. Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce and similar programs that include a rigorous IS, IT or CompSci component may also be considered.

Location:

• Canada, Ontario, Markham

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External Job DescriptionExternal Job Description Required.Technical Marketing Specialist - Temporary/Seasonal - 185906The Role:We are looking for a Technical Marketing Specialist to join our team! In this role you will support graphics product management, product marketing, sales and PR by testing, analyzing and detailing 3D performance and other key features of graphics products.Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and report on the performance of the entire AMD Radeon graphics product line, plus relevant competitors, using industry standard benchmarks, 3D games, and other relevant tests.
• Measure, analyze and track the performance changes that arise in each new Radeon display driver. Characterize performance changes in terms of which products are most strongly affected, which resolutions, which framebuffer sizes, and similar. Generate summary points to be presented in the driver release notes and other outlets.
• Measure the performance, features and quality of upcoming graphics products, comparing them to existing and competitor products. Use games, synthetic benchmarks, diagnostic tests and utilities as appropriate. Analyze results and report strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Analyze new competitor products in a similar fashion.
• Contribute to reviewers guides that highlight the performance and features of upcoming graphics products. Depict performance data in charts and graphs, document “how to test” steps and other relevant materials.
• Monitor and report on trends in review techniques (titles used, resolutions, image quality settings, etc.). Track release schedules for new games and benchmarks. Incorporate new titles into the test flow in a timely manner.
• Analyze new test applications and games for system and graphics sensitivities. Prepare and present reports that highlight the performance of key Radeon and competitor graphics products in the new title.
• Write scripts and related tools to build command lines and configuration files that automate performance testing. Generate code that launches test applications at various settings, traps error conditions and takes remedial actions, parses result files, installs helper apps, etc.
• Prepare images of current Windows operating systems to be deployed across numerous test machines. Use Microsoft sysprep and DISM tools. Update the OS images as required to keep pace with service packs and other updates.

Preferred Experience:

• Solid understanding of computer graphics and video technology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Action oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with PC assembly and hardware upgrades, hardware and software troubleshooting
• Experience installing and configuring Microsoft operating systems and applications
• Familiarity with semiconductor and PC industry standards
• Ability to multitask optimally in a fast paced environment
• Experience with C++, Python, XML, HTML, Excel, databases would be an asset.

Academic Credentials:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar related field is strongly preferred. Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce and similar programs that include a rigorous IS, IT or CompSci component may also be considered.

Location:

• Canada, Ontario, Markham

#LI-LB1Qualifications: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.Quick Apply

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