AMD

Unlike other processor design companies, there is an opportunity to work in a small set of related areas. The tendency to get boxed-in is less probable here, if there is initiative from the employee. And good work is certainly recognized.

The management has started a new focus on business objectives with the whole "Vision" thing. But it is unclear how far they will be able to gain against Intel. Yes, simplifying choices and designing consumer-oriented products is certainly a positive sign. But your competitor can easily do the same thing if they have a better product.

Understand the value add over what your competitor is offering at a much deeper level.

Put a lot of focus on benchmarking and highlighting the differences between your offerings and your competitor's offerings. From what I heard, there is not much focus or expertise within the company to quantitatively show the superiority of AMD's products from a marketing standpoint.