Linux Kernel Development Engineer, Bare Metal and Virtualization Performance
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Job description
AMD is hiring a Linux Kernel Development Engineer, Bare Metal and Virtualization Performance — a full-time, based in Bangalore, India role. Apply directly on AMD's careers page below.
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- Join Linux Performance Monitoring (PMU), Core Cache and virtualization team focus to enhance and optimize the Linux kernel for AMD EPYC CPUs.
- Drive features and functionality to our partner technical teams including the Linux kernel community.
- Work with Hardware Architects to design, prototype and develop key performance metric evaluation frameworks for upcoming AMD platforms.
- Work with upstream on maintaining Perf events subsystems in general and specifically for AMD hardware.
- Support the solutions offered by our partner companies. Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.
- Collaborate across the stack with hardware, firmware and power aware application stack teams.
- Lead collaborative approaches with global teams
- 9+ years of Experience in Linux kernel development
- Deep understanding of operating systems, with emphasis on Linux kernel and proven leader in Linux kernel development and process.
- Expert insider knowledge of the Linux community and Open-Source Software development workflow.
- Highly skilled in C and x86 assembly programming for operating system kernel & systems development.
- Understanding of low-level software, such as BIOS/UEFI/firmware is a strong advantage.
- Exposure to KVM/QEMU (including x86-64 virtualization extensions) is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with the GNU toolchain and git are a bonus.
- Deep understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, and at least one general-purpose processor architecture (knowledge of x86-64 architecture is a bonus).
- A keen eye to learn and absorb new concepts is desirable.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation skills.
- Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
- Master’s degree preferred.
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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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- Join Linux Performance Monitoring (PMU), Core Cache and virtualization team focus to enhance and optimize the Linux kernel for AMD EPYC CPUs.
- Drive features and functionality to our partner technical teams including the Linux kernel community.
- Work with Hardware Architects to design, prototype and develop key performance metric evaluation frameworks for upcoming AMD platforms.
- Work with upstream on maintaining Perf events subsystems in general and specifically for AMD hardware.
- Support the solutions offered by our partner companies. Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.
- Collaborate across the stack with hardware, firmware and power aware application stack teams.
- Lead collaborative approaches with global teams
- 9+ years of Experience in Linux kernel development
- Deep understanding of operating systems, with emphasis on Linux kernel and proven leader in Linux kernel development and process.
- Expert insider knowledge of the Linux community and Open-Source Software development workflow.
- Highly skilled in C and x86 assembly programming for operating system kernel & systems development.
- Understanding of low-level software, such as BIOS/UEFI/firmware is a strong advantage.
- Exposure to KVM/QEMU (including x86-64 virtualization extensions) is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with the GNU toolchain and git are a bonus.
- Deep understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, and at least one general-purpose processor architecture (knowledge of x86-64 architecture is a bonus).
- A keen eye to learn and absorb new concepts is desirable.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation skills.
- Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
- Master’s degree preferred.
#LI-NS1
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.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Frequently asked questions
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The required skills for Linux Kernel Development Engineer, Bare Metal and Virtualization Performance at AMD include: C, Assembly, Git.
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Linux Kernel Development Engineer, Bare Metal and Virtualization Performance at AMD is a Staff / Principal level position.
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