Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer

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

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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

Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re redesigning next‑gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading‑edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an engineer to join our team that will thrive in a fast‑paced work environment, using effective communication, problem‑solving and prioritization skills. Individuals that are well organized, show great attention to detail, and employ critical thinking are well‑suited for our team.

THE PERSON:

This AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) team is looking for a Linux Software Engineer who can work with OS partners to enable Linux distros on AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs. Team player who collaborates well with other AMD engineering teams to resolve AMD specific functional and performance issues involving AMD CPUs/GPUs and Linux distros. The desired candidate should be willing to take ownership on behalf of AMD and work with the OS partner and AMD internal teams to enable timely resolution. You will be involved in all areas that influence the team including performance, automation, and development. The right candidate will be informed on the latest trends and become prepared to give consultative direction to senior management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A powerful desire to learn new skills and understand new features as they are added

• Proven record of accomplishment within and across groups.

• Effective communication skills

• Responsible for exploring opportunities to improve our products and/or our processes

• Work closely with other team members to understand design architecture and to propose solutions to improve and enhance product quality and feature readiness.

• Work hands‑on within a multi‑machine lab environment to deploy software, reproduce issues, execute validation plans, analyze results, and drive root‑cause investigations across interconnected systems.

• Coordinate the investigation, debug, and resolution of complex technical issues, driving effective cross‑functional collaboration through root‑cause identification and corrective action.

• Analyze incomplete or ambiguous information, apply sound technical judgment, and make data‑driven recommendations to advance program and product objectives.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Exposure to server systems architecture

• Linux kernel and virtualization (KVM) debugging skills

• Linux feature backporting and upstreaming experience a plus

• Experience running and analyzing server system benchmarks

• Basic programming skills in Python, C, or C++

• Ability or desire to use AI tools to maximize productivity

• Experience working effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed engineering organization with geographically distributed teams

• Understanding of server platform architecture and the interaction between hardware, firmware, operating systems, virtualization, and application software

• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex technical solutions through collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.