Linux Kernel & KVM Virtualization Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits at a glance

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on enabling Linux distros on AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs, with strong collaboration across AMD teams to address performance and functional issues.

The ideal candidate will have Linux kernel and virtualization debugging skills, experience with server architectures, and the ability to deliver complex solutions through teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux kernel and virtualization (KVM) debugging.
• Ability to work across teams to resolve AMD-specific issues.

Responsibilities

• Learn new features as they are added and understand their impact.
• Collaborate across groups to understand design architecture and propose solutions.
• Deploy software in a multi-machine lab, reproduce issues, and drive root-cause investigations.
• Coordinate investigation, debugging, and resolution of complex technical issues across teams.

Skills

Linux kernel debugging

KVM virtualization

Python

C/C++

AI tools

Server architecture

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on enabling Linux distros on AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs, with strong collaboration across AMD teams to address performance and functional issues.

The ideal candidate will have Linux kernel and virtualization debugging skills, experience with server architectures, and the ability to deliver complex solutions through teamwork in a fast-paced environment.