SMTS Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Software Development Engineer to design and implement Linux network device drivers for next-generation 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in C, with proven experience in writing high-performance Linux kernel drivers. This role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and collaboration across teams. The company offers comprehensive benefits and values diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years software experience in silicon or networking companies.
• Proven experience writing device drivers for Linux kernel.
• Experience with hardware and peripheral configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Linux network device drivers for 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters.
• Work with architecture specialists to improve future products.
• Submit driver changes to the upstream Linux kernel.

Skills

Proven commercial experience developing in C

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Direct experience with Linux kernel development

Ability to write high quality code with attention to detail

Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDN, and Filesystems

Education

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

Tools

GitHub

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. Together, we advance your career.

SMTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for high calibre accomplished software engineers to work on the design and implementation of Linux network device drivers for our next generation of 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters.

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.

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 of 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
• Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring up

• Debugging/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 plus 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 offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.