Sr Device Driver Developer - C/C++

AMD; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Bengaluru is seeking a Linux Kernel Networking Engineer (Host/WLAN) to join our high‑visibility team. You will help design and implement host‑side WLAN/5G features, ensuring robust firmware‑host integration and high quality in Linux/RTOS environments.

The role requires deep knowledge of OS concepts, concurrent programming, and a strong C/C++ background. You will mentor peers and contribute to architecture discussions shaping next‑gen AMD technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–12+ years in OO programming with C/C++; assembly on CPU cores is a plus.
• Experience with Linux development and RTOS is expected.
• Knowledge of WiFi/BT/5G standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand WLAN VIFs, DMA and firmware-host communication.
• Design and develop host-side wired/wireless LAN /5G features with deep stack knowledge.
• Apply OS concepts such as synchronization, threads, and scheduling.
• Use AI in design, development, testing, and debugging tasks.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to improve future products.
• Analyze data to optimize performance and features.
• Stay updated on wireless software/hardware trends and innovations.
• Debug and resolve issues; explore more efficient approaches.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented programming

Assembly language

Linux development

Threading/concurrency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GitHub

Debuggers

Profilers

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next‑gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go‑to‑market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

Linux Kernel Networking Engineer (Host/WLAN)

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Software Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s products, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry‑leading technologies to market. The Software Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

As a Software Systems Design Engineer, you will deliver our next generation of products in the Wireless industry – WLAN, BT, 5G etc. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertise, Wireless standards knowledge, firmware and Windows/Linux side kernel expertise will be necessary to define products, develop solutions, assess root causes, and produce solution resolutions. As a senior member of the team, taking initiative in mentoring to achieve the team’s goal of on time delivery is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand concepts of Wlan VIFs, DMA and firmware-host communication
• Design and develop Wired/Wireless LAN /5G features - specifically on the host side- with deep understanding of the complete Wlan host stack
• Deep understanding and hands on experience in OS concepts (synchronization, threads, user-kernel separation, scheduler etc.)
• Use AI effectively in all aspects of design, development, test, documentation and debugging tasks
• Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
• Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts
• Stay informed of Wireless software and hardware trends and innovations
• Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies
• Participating in design and development of new features and support of existing features
• Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners

Preferred Experience

• 5 to 12+ years of relevant industry experience in strong object-oriented programming background, C/C++ preferred; Assembly language programming abilities on different CPU cores a definite plus.
• Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of different WiFi/BT/5G standards is a definite plus
• Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
• Experience with Linux and/or any Real Time Operating System development
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
• Effective communication and problem-solving 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.

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.