AMD · 12 hours ago
Linux Kernel Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $166K/yr
4+ years expAMD is a company focused on building innovative products that drive next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Engineer to work on enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and developing core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.
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Responsibilities
Drive features and functionality to our partner technical teams both internal and external including the Linux kernel community
Support the solutions offered by our partner companies
Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation
Collaborate!
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of x86 architecture
Experience with open-source engagement and upstreaming
Ability to enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux
Designing and developing core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects
Experience across all phases of software development
Focus on feature/roadmap related to ACPI, PCIe, RAS, CXL and few other subsystems in the Linux Kernel
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
4+ years experience
Preferred
Extensive expertise in x86 computing architecture
Proven experience across the entire software development lifecycle
In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, and security
Advanced Linux Kernel debugging skills across kernel subsystems, virtualization
Advanced 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
Deep 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
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