Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer - Open-Source Impact

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a senior Linux Kernel Developer for its Austin-based team. You will join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization group, focusing on x86-64 features, ACPI, PCIe, RAS, and related subsystems, contributing to open-source upstreams and kernel work.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partner teams, rigorous code review, and documentation, requiring deep kernel, virtualization, and security knowledge and a passion for cutting-edge AMD products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• 6+ years experience

Responsibilities

• Drive features and functionality to partner technical teams including the Linux kernel community.
• Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to advance AMD Linux kernel features.

Skills

x86 architecture

Linux kernel development

C programming

KVM/QEMU

Open source collaboration

Debugger tools

Git

Upstream workflows

Education

Electrical / Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

GNU toolchain

Job description

AMD is seeking a senior Linux Kernel Developer for its Austin-based team. You will join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization group, focusing on x86-64 features, ACPI, PCIe, RAS, and related subsystems, contributing to open-source upstreams and kernel work.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partner teams, rigorous code review, and documentation, requiring deep kernel, virtualization, and security knowledge and a passion for cutting-edge AMD products.