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# Kernel/Linux Engineer

- **Company:** AMD
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), X86-64, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Memory Management, Emulators, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux Kernel, Linux Distribution, Open Source Technology, PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Software Engineering, Subsystems, System Software, Virtualization Technology, Git Flow, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de0005112622683db0be1d57364a1b6817

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
 * Professional experience in Linux kernel, systems software, virtualization, operating systems, or related areas.

## Description

AMD's Server Software and Solutions Engineering team is looking for a Senior Linux Kernel Engineer to join our Linux Kernel and Virtualization Development team. In this role, you will help enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and contribute to the design and development of core CPU and SoC capabilities across the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.
You will collaborate with engineers across software and hardware teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low-level platform enablement, and Linux distribution integration. The position offers opportunities to contribute across the full software development lifecycle while engaging with the broader open-source community.
THE TEAM
Our team develops and optimizes foundational software technologies that help unlock the full potential of AMD processors in cloud, enterprise, and datacenter environments. We value collaboration, curiosity, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning. Team members work closely together to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to industry-leading open-source projects that have a broad impact across the Linux ecosystem.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed below. If your experience is closely aligned with this role and you're excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:

 * x86 computing architecture
 * Linux kernel development and debugging
 * Virtualization technologies, including KVM and QEMU
 * Operating systems, memory management, and security concepts
 * Software development across the full product lifecycle
 * Open-source software development and upstream contribution workflows
 * Developing systems software in C
 * Linux kernel subsystems, core kernel, I/O, or platform software
 * GNU development tools and Git-based workflows
 * Working with external partners and open-source communities
 * Operating system concepts, data structures, ACPI, PCIe, and x86-64 architecture
 * Low-level debugging tools, emulators, and simulators
 * Performance optimization, scalability, and platform enablement

Additional experience that would be beneficial:

 * Contributions to Linux KVM, QEMU, or other virtualization technologies
 * Experience preparing and submitting patches through open-source development processes
 * Familiarity with virtualization extensions and hypervisor technologies


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