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About Amd
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
Amd currently has
506 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$172,000–$258,000
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The Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer joins a team focused on enabling Linux distributions on AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs. This role involves collaborating with OS partners and internal engineering teams to resolve functional and performance issues across interconnected systems. The engineer will work hands-on in multi-machine lab environments to deploy software, reproduce issues, execute validation plans, and drive root-cause investigations. Key responsibilities include analyzing server system benchmarks, proposing solutions to enhance product quality, and providing consultative direction to senior management. Required skills include Linux kernel and virtualization debugging, server systems architecture knowledge, and basic programming in Python, C, or C++. The position addresses the complex interaction between hardware, firmware, operating systems, virtualization, and application software within a server platform architecture.
Linux Kernel
x86-64
C
KVM
QEMU
Virtualization
Open Source
Git
GNU Toolchain
ACPI
PCIe
Memory Management
Kernel Debugging
Software Development Lifecycle
Data Structures