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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer

THE ROLE:

AMD’s server software and solutions engineering team is seeking an engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team. This role requires expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, security, as well as experience with open-source engagement and upstreaming. You will work on enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux, designing and developing core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects. The role spans all phases of software development, with a focus on virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low level bringup and distro interactions. This position is based in Austin.

THE PERSON:

A highly motivated and passionate professional with technical expertise and a proven track record, eager to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration and innovation, playing a crucial role in optimizing and showcasing the full capabilities of AMD products through advanced software and solutions, while actively influencing the next generation of product development.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in x86 computing architecture

Proven experience in the software development lifecycle

In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, and security

Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects in particular to Linux KVM and open source VMMs such as QEMU

Linux Kernel debugging skills across kernel subsystems, virtualization.

Understanding and experience with the Linux kernel and related upstream development workflow

Advanced programming skills in C for operating system kernel & systems development

Exposure to KVM/QEMU (including x86-64 virtualization extensions) is a plus

Experience with the GNU toolchain

Proficient use of git

Experience with open source software development, building and submitting patches on a mailing list, and working with external software partners

Understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, x86-64 architecture, ACPI, and PCIE

Experience with low-level debug tools as well as emulators and simulators

Background in IO, core kernel preferred

Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

5+ years experience

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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