Senior Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer (x86-64)

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Kernel / Linux Engineer in Austin, TX to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization team. You will work on enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and develop core CPU/SoC kernel features.

The role spans all development phases with emphasis on security, performance, and scalability. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, memory management, and strong open-source contributions (Linux, QEMU).

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in x86 computing architecture and core operating system concepts.
• Proven experience across the entire software development lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of kernels, performance, scalability, memory management, PCIe, virtualization, and security.
• Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects, notably Linux and open source VMMs such as QEMU.
• Advanced Linux Kernel debugging skills across kernel subsystems and virtualization.
• Experience with low-level debug tools as well as emulators and simulators.

Responsibilities

• Enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and related projects.
• Design and develop core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize security, performance and scalability.

Skills

x86 architecture

OS concepts

Software lifecycle

Kernel development

Performance

Scalability

Memory management

PCIe

Virtualization

Security

Open source

QEMU

Kernel debugging

Emulators

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related

Tools

QEMU

Job description

AMD is seeking a Senior Kernel / Linux Engineer in Austin, TX to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization team. You will work on enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and develop core CPU/SoC kernel features.

The role spans all development phases with emphasis on security, performance, and scalability. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, memory management, and strong open-source contributions (Linux, QEMU).