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Responsibilities
- Enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.
- Design and develop core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel.
- Work across virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low-level bring-up, and distribution interactions.
- Debug the Linux kernel across kernel subsystems and virtualization.
- Contribute patches upstream, participate in open-source development workflows, and collaborate with external software partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Experience with x86 computing architecture and the software development lifecycle.
- In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, security, operating systems concepts, data structures, x86-64 architecture, ACPI, and PCIe.
- Advanced C programming skills for operating system kernel and systems development.
- A successful track record contributing to open-source projects, particularly Linux KVM and open-source VMMs such as QEMU.
- Experience with Linux kernel development, upstream workflows, building and submitting patches on mailing lists, and working with external software partners.
- Experience with GNU toolchain, Git, low-level debugging tools, emulators, and simulators.
- Background in I/O and core kernel development is preferred; exposure to KVM/QEMU and x86-64 virtualization extensions is a plus.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered and described in AMD’s benefits overview.
- The position is located in Austin, TX, or Santa Clara, CA.
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About AMD
AMD designs and sells CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive/embedded computing products for PCs, data centers, gaming, and edge devices. Its portfolio includes Ryzen and EPYC processors, Radeon and Instinct graphics, and adaptive SoCs from its Xilinx acquisition, sold to OEMs, cloud providers, and device makers. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Santa Clara, it is a public company on NASDAQ and supplies semi-custom chips for major game consoles.