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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt 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.\nWhether 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. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.\nKernel/Linux Engineer\nTHE ROLE\nAMD's Server Software and Solutions Engineering team is looking for a Senior Linux Kernel Engineer to join our Linux Kernel and Virtualization Development team. In this role, you will help enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and contribute to the design and development of core CPU and SoC capabilities across the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.\nYou will collaborate with engineers across software and hardware teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low-level platform enablement, and Linux distribution integration. The position offers opportunities to contribute across the full software development lifecycle while engaging with the broader open-source community.\nTHE TEAM\nOur team develops and optimizes foundational software technologies that help unlock the full potential of AMD processors in cloud, enterprise, and datacenter environments. We value collaboration, curiosity, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning. Team members work closely together to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to industry-leading open-source projects that have a broad impact across the Linux ecosystem.\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING\nWe recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed below. If your experience is closely aligned with this role and you're excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.\nExperience in one or more of the following areas:\nx86 computing architecture\nLinux kernel development and debugging\nVirtualization technologies, including KVM and QEMU\nOperating systems, memory management, and security concepts\nSoftware development across the full product lifecycle\nOpen-source software development and upstream contribution workflows\nDeveloping systems software in C\nLinux kernel subsystems, core kernel, I/O, or platform software\nGNU development tools and Git-based workflows\nWorking with external partners and open-source communities\nOperating system concepts, data structures, ACPI, PCIe, and x86-64 architecture\nLow-level debugging tools, emulators, and simulators\nPerformance optimization, scalability, and platform enablement\nAdditional experience that would be beneficial:\nContributions to Linux KVM, QEMU, or other virtualization technologies\nExperience preparing and submitting patches through open-source development processes\nFamiliarity with virtualization extensions and hypervisor technologies\nEDUCATION\nBachelor's, Master's, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nProfessional experience in Linux kernel, systems software, virtualization, operating systems, or related areas.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nKernel/Linux Engineer\nTHE ROLE\nAMD's Server Software and Solutions Engineering team is looking for a Senior Linux Kernel Engineer to join our Linux Kernel and Virtualization Development team. In this role, you will help enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux and contribute to the design and development of core CPU and SoC capabilities across the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.\nYou will collaborate with engineers across software and hardware teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low-level platform enablement, and Linux distribution integration. The position offers opportunities to contribute across the full software development lifecycle while engaging with the broader open-source community.\nTHE TEAM\nOur team develops and optimizes foundational software technologies that help unlock the full potential of AMD processors in cloud, enterprise, and datacenter environments. We value collaboration, curiosity, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning. Team members work closely together to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to industry-leading open-source projects that have a broad impact across the Linux ecosystem.\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING\nWe recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed below. If your experience is closely aligned with this role and you're excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.\nExperience in one or more of the following areas:\nx86 computing architecture\nLinux kernel development and debugging\nVirtualization technologies, including KVM and QEMU\nOperating systems, memory management, and security concepts\nSoftware development across the full product lifecycle\nOpen-source software development and upstream contribution workflows\nDeveloping systems software in C\nLinux kernel subsystems, core kernel, I/O, or platform software\nGNU development tools and Git-based workflows\nWorking with external partners and open-source communities\nOperating system concepts, data structures, ACPI, PCIe, and x86-64 architecture\nLow-level debugging tools, emulators, and simulators\nPerformance optimization, scalability, and platform enablement\nAdditional experience that would be beneficial:\nContributions to Linux KVM, QEMU, or other virtualization technologies\nExperience preparing and submitting patches through open-source development processes\nFamiliarity with virtualization extensions and hypervisor technologies\nEDUCATION\nBachelor's, Master's, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nProfessional experience in Linux kernel, systems software, virtualization, operating systems, or related areas.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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