Senior Linux Kernel Engineer (Networking)

AMD; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

AMD benefits

Job summary

AMD seeks high-calibre software engineers to design and implement embedded firmware for AMD networking products in the Cambridge UK office. You’ll work with multiple teams across AMD sites to refine designs, model RTL, and develop high-performance network stacks for cloud and AI systems.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and deep understanding of hardware/software interfaces, including Ethernet/TCP/IP and Linux environments. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience at hardware/software interface in networking.
• Proven C development experience in commercial projects.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware for AMD networking products.
• Collaborate with silicon, host driver, and system test teams across sites.
• Lead issue resolution and drive complex problems to closure.

Skills

C programming

Python

Embedded networking

Linux

Ethernet TCP/IP

Hardware/software codesign

Communication

Digital design

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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 seeks high calibre software engineers to work on the design and implementation of embedded firmware for AMD networking products. This is an exciting role in the AMD Network Technology Group based in the Cambridge UK office. You will be part of a key engineering team developing software for next-generation networking for cloud and hyperscale data centre operators and for AMD’s AI systems.

The role will involve working with different teams both within the Cambridge office and across AMD sites worldwide: working closely with the silicon team to refine the design and model the RTL, working with host driver teams to develop high performance network stacks and working with the system test to take products to release.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.

You will have worked extensively at the hardware / software interface involving networking in some capacity, programming in C. To be successful you will have the ability to quickly understand a complex hardware and software architecture. You will be able to tackle system level problems and demonstrate knowledge of relevant embedded debug techniques and tools.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years software experience (or equivalent) working at silicon or networking companies.
• Proven commercial experience developing in C
• Experience of python and other scripting languages
• Strong communication skills
• Hardware/software codesign
• Ethernet & TCP/IP
• Embedded systems ideally with experience of system software and device drivers
• Understanding of server system architectures e.g. PCI-Express
• Experience of linux systems
• Experience of digital design (EDA tools, Verilog, VHDL)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

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AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.