Senior Software Development Engineer

AMD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to design and implement Linux network device drivers for their next generation of 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C programming and Linux kernel development, with at least 5 years of experience in related fields. Responsibilities include collaborating with architecture specialists, debugging issues, and optimizing driver performance. Join AMD and be part of shaping the future of computing in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software experience in silicon or networking companies.
• Proven experience writing and maintaining high-performance drivers for the Linux kernel.
• Ability to write high-quality code with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Linux network device drivers for 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters.
• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products.
• Debug/fix existing issues for optimization.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel development

Device driver writing

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

Debuggers

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.

Our environment promotes growth and supports professional development across the organization.

Senior Software Development Engineer

THE ROLE

AMD is looking for high‑calibre software engineers to design and implement Linux network device drivers for our next generation of 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters.

THE PERSON

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

Key Responsibilities

• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
• Apply a data‑minded approach to target optimization efforts
• Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
• Demonstrate proven experience writing and maintaining high‑performance drivers for the Linux kernel
• Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
• Submit driver changes to the upstream Linux kernel
• Participate in new ASIC and hardware bring‑ups
• Debug/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners

Preferred Experience

• Proven commercial experience developing in C
• 5+ years software experience (or equivalent) ideally working at silicon or networking companies and repeated evidence of technical leadership in the successful delivery of complex and challenging software products
• Ability to write high‑quality code with a keen attention to detail
• Direct experience with Linux kernel and virtualization development
• Proven experience writing device drivers for the Linux kernel
• Hardware & peripheral configuration, user‑space applications, bootloaders, uBoot
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDN and filesystems
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills
• Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity

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.

AI Screening Policy

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