Senior Kernel / Linux Engineer

About AMD

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

The Role

AMD’s server software and solutions engineering team is seeking a senior engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team. This role requires deep expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, OS performance and scaling, 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 security, virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low level bringup and distro interactions.

The Person

A highly motivated and passionate professional with deep 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

• Extensive expertise in x86 computing architecture and core operating system concepts
• Proven experience across the entire software development lifecycle
• In-depth knowledge of kernels, performance, scalability, memory management, PCIe, virtualization, and security
• Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects in particular Linux and open source VMMs such as QEMU
• Advanced Linux Kernel debugging skills across kernel subsystems and virtualization
• Experience with low-level debug tools as well as emulators and simulators

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• 8+ years experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance