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AMD · 22 hours ago

Sr. Staff - Kernel / Linux Virtualization Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$161K/yr - $241K/yr
date10+ years exp

AMD is a company focused on building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a senior engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team, requiring expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, and security, to work on enabling AMD architecture features in Linux and related open-source projects.

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Hiring Manager
Laura Marin
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Responsibilities

You will work on enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux, designing and developing core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects
The role spans all phases of software development, with a focus on security, virtualization, AMD’s confidential computing roadmap, and live migration

Qualification

X86 architectureVirtualizationLinux kernelSecurityOpen-source contributionsInnovationCollaboration

Required

Deep expertise in x86 architecture
Expertise in virtualization and security
Experience with open-source engagement and upstreaming
Ability to enable AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux
Designing and developing core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects
Experience across the entire 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
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
10+ years experience

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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