Senior System Software Engineer

AMD; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive culture and equal opportunity employer

Job summary

AMD in Bengaluru seeks a talented engineer for Windows kernel-mode driver development. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and support device drivers, addressing technical dependencies and delivering robust solutions. Candidates should have experience in Windows driver frameworks, strong C/C++ skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. Benefits include a commitment to innovation and an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Windows kernel-mode driver development.
• Hands-on experience with VirtIO architecture and paravirtualized drivers.
• Experience delivering production-quality, WHQL-certified drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Windows kernel-mode device drivers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage execution priorities.
• Debug kernel-level issues using Windows debugging tools.

Skills

Windows kernel-mode driver development

C/C++ proficiency

VirtIO architecture

Windows debugging tools

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

WinDbg

PCIe

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.

The Role

The right engineer will help drive the success of power IP and platform features across AMD products through technical leadership, cross‑functional coordination, and strong execution from pre‑silicon architecture through post‑silicon implementation and product delivery. This is a high‑visibility, multi‑functional role focused on Windows kernel‑mode driver development, virtualization enablement, and production‑quality platform software. You will work closely with architecture, hardware, firmware, software, validation, and product teams to resolve technical dependencies, deliver robust driver solutions, and support AMD’s commitment to delighting customers.

The Person

The ideal candidate is a curious, collaborative, and results‑oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex system‑level challenges. You bring strong ownership, clear communication, and the ability to work across teams to align priorities and drive issues to closure. You are detail‑oriented, adaptable, and motivated by continuous learning, innovation, and delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Windows kernel‑mode device drivers for AMD platform features and power IP enablement.
• Drive driver development activities across pre‑silicon and post‑silicon phases, from architecture alignment through product delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve technical dependencies, manage execution priorities, and meet program commitments.
• Implement and debug paravirtualized driver solutions using VirtIO architecture and related virtualization technologies.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues involving PCIe enumeration, configuration space, interrupts, DMA, and guest‑host memory sharing.
• Partner with virtualization, firmware, validation, and platform teams to improve driver stability, performance, and production readiness.
• Debug kernel‑level issues using Windows debugging tools, crash dump analysis, and root cause investigation methods.
• Support delivery of production‑quality Windows drivers aligned with certification and product quality expectations.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated experience in Windows kernel‑mode driver development.
• Hands‑on experience with VirtIO architecture and paravirtualized drivers.
• Strong background in Windows driver frameworks such as KMDF, with exposure to WDM or UMDF considered a plus.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++.
• Experience with Windows kernel debugging tools, including WinDbg and crash dump analysis.
• Good understanding of PCIe enumeration, configuration space, interrupts, MSI/MSI‑X, DMA, and memory sharing between guest and host.
• Familiarity with virtualization stacks such as Xen, KVM, and QEMU device models.
• Experience delivering production‑quality, WHQL‑certified drivers.
• Knowledge of Windows device driver development, WDM, UMDF, Xen, and WHQL certification workflows.
• Strong communication, ownership, problem‑solving, and cross‑team collaboration skills.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AMD is an equal‑opportunity employer 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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.