Is AMD a good place to work?

AMD scores 52 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 21.

Does AMD have good work-life balance?

At AMD, employees take an average of 18 days of vacation per year (less than 51% of companies), and the average work week is 46 hours.

How hard is the interview at AMD?

AMD rates 63 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 74% of companies.

How does AMD pay compare to market?

AMD pays 7% above market, lower than 70% of companies tracked.

How stable are jobs at AMD?

AMD has an expected layoff rate of 12.3% of its workforce, lower than 74% of companies.

AMD

AMD has a stable, innovative culture. Top 8% for Cooperation between employees - significantly above average. Standout trait: Top 5% Conversion rate from interview to offer.

Last updated June 23, 2026

Our culture is built on action — pushing boundaries, solving meaningful problems, and doing it together. Because, at AMD, how we work matters just as much as what we build.

Push the Limits
We challenge assumptions and embrace complexity, turning bold ideas into breakthroughs that redefine industries.

Drive Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, always focused on delivering real results with quality, precision, and purpose.

Be Direct and Humble
We communicate with clarity and respect, listening first, learning continuously, and staying grounded.

Collaborate Deeply
We value diverse perspectives and trust each other to drive toward shared goals, knowing we’re stronger together.

Be Inclusive, Always
We build teams where everyone belongs and every idea can rise because inclusion fuels innovation.

Standout Strengths

Top 8% for Cooperation between employees - significantly above average.

Bottom 9% for PIP risk - well below the typical rate.

Top 12% for Company strategy - significantly above average.

Top 12% for Work-authorization support - significantly above average.

How well does AMD adhere to its principles?

Higher than 72% of companies · median 43

Where do ideas come from?

Higher than 51% of companies · median 36

Organizational Power

Employee count

Megacorp31,000 employees

Average Hours Worked

Pace

Lower than 59% of companies · median 60.5

Remote Friendly?

Hybrid/Mixed Bag

How Information Shared

Meetings

Compensation Relative to Market

Lower than 70% of companies · median 115

AI Insights:

AMD: where brilliant engineers build cutting-edge chips while management debates whether to hold another meeting about meetings. WLB ranges from fully remote bliss to 2 AM Slack from your director depending entirely on which team you land on. The stock looks great, the pay doesn't, and ex-Intel politics have somehow followed you here. Lisa Su is a rockstar; the guy three levels below her, less so.

AI stack

Claude Code (Genie) | Cursor | Internal AI tools

AI maturity

Higher than 65% of companies · median 60

Detailed Compensation Information

Levels.FYI

Review Comments

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Frequently asked questions

: AMD scores 52 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 21.
: At AMD, employees take an average of 18 days of vacation per year (less than 51% of companies), and the average work week is 46 hours.
: AMD rates 63 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 74% of companies.
: AMD pays 7% above market, lower than 70% of companies tracked.
: AMD has an expected layoff rate of 12.3% of its workforce, lower than 74% of companies.