To expand its research and engineering operations in India, AMD inaugurated its largest global design center in Bengaluru. The AMD Technostar R&D campus is a key component of the company’s $400 million investment in India over the next five years.
The 500,000-square-foot campus, inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, union cabinet minister for Railways, Telecommunications, Electronics, and Information Technology, Government of India, plans to accommodate around 3,000 AMD engineers. The focus of the engineers will be on designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor technology, encompassing areas such as 3D stacking, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
The Technostar campus will serve as a hub for developing leadership products, spanning high-performance CPUs for data centers and PCs, data center and gaming GPUs, and adaptive SoCs and FPGAs for embedded devices. The $400 million investment underscores AMD’s confidence in the engineering talent available in India.
The campus, designed over 60,000 square feet for modern R&D labs, includes a demo center for visitors to experience AMD products and solutions. Noteworthy is its celebration of Indian art and craft, fostering collaboration and creativity in its huddle spaces and conference rooms. The facility also features amenities such as a cafeteria designed to host large gatherings, a gym, and a yoga center promoting holistic health for employees.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communications & Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India said, “India’s semiconductor program launched under the leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays strong emphasis on supporting the design and talent ecosystem for semiconductors. AMD setting up its largest design center in Bengaluru is a testament to the confidence global companies have in India.”
Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, AMD said, “This new design center will help propel technology and product development across the AMD portfolio, fueling the next generation of high performance, adaptive and Al computing solutions for our customers around the world.”
Jaya Jagadish, India Country Head at AMD, highlighted the company’s growth journey in India, emphasizing that 25% of AMD’s global workforce is currently based in the country, supporting the development of AMD’s leadership products.
