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About the Role

This role requires expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, and security, with experience in open-source engagement and upstreaming. You will enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux, design and develop core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects, focusing on virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low-level bringup, and distro interactions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.
Enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux.
Work on virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low level bringup and distro interactions.

Requirements

Expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, and security.
Experience with open-source engagement and upstreaming.
Proven experience in the software development lifecycle.
In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, and security.
Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects, particularly to Linux KVM and open source VMMs such as QEMU.
Linux Kernel debugging skills across kernel subsystems and virtualization.
Understanding and experience with the Linux kernel and related upstream development workflow.
Advanced programming skills in C for operating system kernel & systems development.
Experience with the GNU toolchain.
Proficient use of git.
Experience with open source software development, building and submitting patches on a mailing list, and working with external software partners.
Understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, x86-64 architecture, ACPI, and PCIE.
Experience with low-level debug tools, emulators, and simulators.
Background in IO, core kernel preferred.
Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects.

Skills

x86 architecture
Virtualization
Security
Open-source engagement
Upstreaming
Linux kernel development
Memory management
Performance optimization
Scalability
Low-level bringup
Distro interactions
C programming
KVM/QEMU
GNU toolchain
git
ACPI
PCIE
Low-level debug tools
Emulators
Simulators

Location

Austin, TX
Santa Clara, CA

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years experience

Education Level

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

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance.

About the Company

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 designing 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.