Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is not slowing its hiring pace due to artificial intelligence, but rather is prioritizing candidates who demonstrably embrace the technology. Lisa Su, CEO of the chip giant, stated Tuesday that AMD is actively growing and hiring significantly, but with a sharpened focus on “AI forward” talent.
Speaking at CES in Las Vegas, Su indicated that the company’s demand for skilled professionals in AI-related fields remains robust. This comes as the broader economic discourse, including comments from Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, has raised concerns about AI’s potential to slow hiring across major corporations. Kashkari has suggested a trend of continued low hiring and low firing in the labor market, a perspective Su’s remarks directly counter for AMD.
AMD, a key player in the development of graphics processing units (GPUs) essential for training AI models and running complex AI workloads, finds itself at the epicenter of the AI revolution. The company is a direct competitor to Nvidia, which currently holds a dominant share of the AI chip market, estimated at over 90%. The rapid ascent of AI, popularized by the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT approximately three years ago, has naturally spurred discussions about job security and the future of work.
Su emphasized that AMD is strategically integrating AI across its operations, from chip design and manufacturing to testing. The candidates who “truly embrace” AI are consequently being prioritized. She clarified that AI’s role within AMD is viewed as an augmentation of human capabilities rather than a replacement. “It’s not replacing people, it’s actually just augmenting our productivity in terms of the number of products we can bring up at any given time,” Su explained.
As of December 2024, AMD employed approximately 28,000 individuals globally, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s continued investment in AI talent underscores its strategic commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation and leveraging AI to enhance its product development and operational efficiency. This approach positions AMD to capitalize on the expanding AI market while navigating the evolving landscape of the global workforce.
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