Advanced Micro Devices Inc. CEO Lisa Su once revealed that her path to leading one of the world’s biggest chipmakers wasn’t carefully mapped out but shaped by curiosity, unexpected opportunities and a part-time job that changed everything.
Lisa Su Says A Chance MIT Job Sparked Her Passion For Semiconductors
Speaking on View From The Top: The Podcast in February 2025, Su reflected on the unlikely series of events that led her into the semiconductor industry, saying careers often evolve through unexpected opportunities rather than meticulous planning.
“Careers are very much by chance,” Su said. “I’d like to think that you planned everything out minute by minute, but it’s usually not like that.”
Su traced her fascination with engineering back to childhood, recalling how she was always eager to understand how things worked.
