Kernel / Linux Development Engineer

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., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

Software Engineering, Linux Kernel, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Memory Management, Virtualization, Open Source, x86 Processors, Software Development, Linux Operating System, 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

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