Archive · 3 Nov 2025
AMD India Engineering Teams Now Own Core Intellectual Property
Imagine AMD is like a big company that makes computer brains, called chips.
They have teams all over the world that help design these chips.
Now, the teams in India are not just helping; they are in charge of designing some really important parts of these computer brains.
This is a big deal because it means they own the special ideas, called intellectual property.
India now has the second-biggest design center for AMD outside of America, with lots of smart engineers.
These engineers are working on making faster chips for computers, powerful chips for video games and data centers, and special chips for things like smart cars.
AMD is investing more money in India to build even bigger design centers and train more talented people.
They believe India will play a huge role in creating the computer chips of the future, especially for new technologies like Artificial Intelligence.
AMD's India engineering teams now hold full ownership of core intellectual property for the company's product lines.
India hosts AMD's second-largest design center globally, with over 9,000 employees contributing to worldwide product development.
Key product areas with end-to-end ownership from India include CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, and adaptive SoCs.
AMD is investing significantly in expanding its R&D capabilities in India, with a focus on AI, high-performance computing, and talent development.
The company sees its Indian operations as central to its global strategy and in alignment with India's national goals for semiconductor and AI leadership.
- Who
- AMD, specifically its India-based engineering teams led by Jaya Jagadish, country head & senior vice-president, Design Engineering, AMD India.
- What
- AMD's engineering teams in India have achieved end-to-end ownership of core intellectual property (IP) for AMD's product range, including CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, and adaptive SoCs.
- When
- The shift to ownership has occurred over time, with significant growth and investment in the last five years and a recent expansion announced in 2023.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, which houses AMD's second-largest design center globally, and Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- To leverage India's growing talent pool, align with India's national ambitions in semiconductor and AI technology, and drive innovation in key areas like AI, high-performance computing, and adaptive platforms.
- AMD India Employees
- Over 9,000
- AMD India Design Center Rank
- Second largest outside the United States
- Investment in Bengaluru R&D
- $400 million announced in 2023
- Key Areas of Focus in India
- AI, high-performance computing, adaptive platforms
- Product Domains with End-to-End Ownership in India
- Software, DPU, Server Roadmap