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Responsibilities
- Develop and enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.
- Design and develop core CPU and SoC features across kernel subsystems including ACPI, PCIe, RAS, and CXL.
- Drive features and functionality with internal and external technical partners and the Linux kernel community.
- Support solutions offered by partner companies.
- Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.
- Participate in upstream development and open-source contribution workflows.
Requirements
- Extensive expertise in x86 computing architecture and deep understanding of operating-system concepts, data structures, ACPI, and PCIe.
- 6+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle.
- In-depth knowledge of Linux kernels, virtualization, and security, with advanced Linux kernel debugging skills.
- Advanced Linux kernel development and upstream workflow experience.
- Advanced C programming skills for operating-system kernel and systems development.
- Experience with open-source software development, including building and submitting patches through mailing lists and working with external software partners.
- Experience with the GNU toolchain, Git, low-level debugging tools, emulators, and simulators.
- Exposure to KVM/QEMU, including x86-64 virtualization extensions, is a plus.
- Background in I/O and core kernel development is preferred, along with a successful track record of open-source contributions.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
Benefits
- The position is based in Austin, Texas, or Santa Clara, California.
- Benefits are described in AMD’s benefits-at-a-glance materials.
- 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.