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AMD · 1 hour ago

Kernel / Linux Engineer

AMD is a leading company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. They are seeking a Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer to join their Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team, where the engineer will work on enabling AMD architecture features in Linux and contribute to core CPU and SoC features.

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Responsibilities

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
Focus on virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low level bringup and distro interactions

Qualification

X86 architectureLinux KernelVirtualizationC programmingOpen-source contributionsLinux debuggingGNU toolchainGit proficiencyOperating systems conceptsLow-level debugging toolsInnovationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
5+ years experience

Preferred

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

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance.

Company

Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
2023-03-02Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-29Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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