Kernel / Linux Development Engineer

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$204,000–$306,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 8, 2027
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · Kernel / Linux Development Engineer

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The Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer joins the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team within the server software and solutions engineering group. This role involves enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux while designing and developing core CPU and SoC features for the kernel and related open-source projects. The position covers all phases of software development, focusing on virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low-level bringup, and distro interactions. Key responsibilities include contributing to open-source projects like Linux KVM and QEMU. Required technical skills include advanced C programming for operating system kernel and systems development, proficiency with the GNU toolchain and git, and experience with x86 architecture, ACPI, and PCIE. The role addresses critical infrastructure challenges by optimizing hardware capabilities through advanced software solutions in the realm of virtualization and core kernel subsystems.

Skills

Linux Kernel x86-64 Architecture C KVM QEMU Virtualization Open Source Git GNU Toolchain Memory Management ACPI PCIe Kernel Debugging Data Structures

What you'll do

  • Enable AMD x86-64 architecture features within the Linux kernel.
  • Design and develop core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.
  • Develop and optimize virtualization, memory management, and performance features.
  • Perform low-level bringup and manage interactions with various distributions.
  • Debug kernel subsystems and virtualization components using low-level tools.
  • Contribute to and upstream code for open-source projects like KVM and QEMU.
  • Manage the software development lifecycle for advanced system programming in C.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Advanced programming skills in C for operating system kernel and systems development.
  • In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, security, memory management, and performance scalability.
  • Expertise in x86 architecture, including ACPI and PCIe.
  • Proven track record of contributing to open-source projects, specifically Linux KVM and QEMU.
  • Experience with the GNU toolchain and proficient use of git.
  • Proficiency in Linux kernel debugging across subsystems and experience with low-level debug tools.

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