Software System Design Engineer for Confidential Computing

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Software System Design Engineer to lead the development of Confidential Compute Solutions. This role will involve writing code for advanced technologies in virtualization and security, contributing to community projects while fostering collaboration in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software development, particularly within x86 architecture, and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• Expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, and security.
• Proven experience with software development lifecycle.
• Successful track record in open-source community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop code and tests for AMD's confidential computing features.
• Enable SEV features in container runtimes.
• Provide consultations to software partners on AMD confidential compute software.

Skills

x86 architecture

virtualization

security

open-source engagement

Linux

Rust

bash scripting

go lang

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Software System Design Engineer for Confidential Computing

Software System Design Engineer for Confidential Computing

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Base pay range

$160,800.00/yr - $241,200.00/yr

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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The Role

AMD’s SW Ecosystem Security Engineering Team is seeking a senior systems engineer with a focus on delivery of Confidential Compute Solution stacks enabled by AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization capabilities (SEV). The developer will write code and tests that enables AMD confidential compute features in community projects such as kata containers, confidential containers, and VirTEE. This role requires expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, and security, along with experience in open-source engagement and upstreaming. You will design and develop attestation and certification functions for the Linux and Microsoft Windows host and guest operating systems. This role involves all phases of software development, with a focus on security, virtualization, and AMD’s confidential computing roadmap.

The Person

A highly motivated and passionate professional with deep technical expertise and a proven track record with developing and delivering zero-trust architectures; eager to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration and innovation, playing a crucial role in optimizing and showcasing the full capabilities of AMD products through advanced software and solutions, while actively influencing the next generation of product development.



Key Responsibilities

The focus for this role is developing code and tests that enables AMD confidential computing features in community projects such as VirTEE, Trustee, Kata, and Confidential Containers (Coco) Key areas of focus include:

• Enabling SEV features in container runtimes such as confidential/kata containers.
• Contribute tests to internal & external CI projects for AMD confidential computing features.
• Provide consultation to SW partners and customers on AMD confidential compute software stack.
• Debug confidential compute software stack
• Enabling SEV features in attestation tooling such as VirTEE and third-party attestation services.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of x86 computing architecture. Proven experience across the entire software development lifecycle. In-depth knowledge of operating system kernels, virtualization, and security. Successful track record in developing and delivering code upstream in the open-source community. Experience collaborating with ISVs and software partners to deliver software solutions. Technical proficiency with Linux, qemu, kvm, Rust, bash scripting, and go lang.
  
  
  

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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