Linux Kernel Engineer

Job Description

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SENIOR SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DESIGNER

THE ROLE:

The AMD Embedded Linux X86 Software Driver development engineering team is seeking a passionate Linux Kernel Engineer
in our Linux Operating Systems team - bring a willingness to learn and absorb new concepts and technologies, along with a sound understanding of computer architecture and operating system concepts
designed for the x86-64 architecture.

Design, develop, Integrate core CPU, GPU and SOC features/drivers for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects.

This opportunity gets you involved in all phases of software development. Work with the internal multiple component teams, architecture, customers and upstream Linux Kernel community to
develop these features, enahanced, productized for Automotive, Networking and Storage, Industrial segments.

THE PERSON:

An aspiring Linux kernel developer with a strong grounding in Linux system expertise and hands-on experience and operating systems concepts who will develop skills to deliver responsive and efficient solutions that bring new AMD processors to market.
Utilize polished written and verbal communication to work with both local and global colleagues towards a common end goal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate internal central engineering teams and develope new features, Integration, Bug fixes and productization of the Linux platform driver stack which is having GFX, Video, Display drivers, Virtualization, IO drivers, Audio, Ethernet driver, etc.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve Linux OS, Kernel, Driver issues.
- Analyze and debug critical low-level driver, hardware, and OS issues
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with internal teams and external partners Contribute to open-source Linux Kernel driver initiatives.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
A powerful desire to learn new skills and understand new features as they are added Proven record of accomplishment of working within and across groups.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation skills.
- Responsible for exploring opportunities to improve product
- Work closely with other team members to understand design architecture and to propose solutions to improve and enhance products.
- Join the talented group of linux kernel engineers working on various core subsystems such as GFX, Multimedia, Display, Virtualization, Power and Performance management, Ethernet, SDXI, PCIe, IOMMU, etc. .

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

- Engineer with 6+ Yrs of experience in developing Linux system software and kernel mode drivers.
- Proficient in C/C++ programming for operating system kernel & systems development.
- Ability to produce high-quality code with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of operating systems, with emphasis on Linux or any other UNIX-like operating system.
- Experience with concurrent programming, threading APIs, and OS development on Linux.
- Deep understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, and at least one general-purpose processor architecture (knowledge of x86-64 architecture is a bonus).
- Proficiency in Linux kernel development, strong understanding with Linux modules like Scheduler, Memory management, IPC, DMA,IOMMU, Interrupt/event handler etc.
- Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level, System knowledge, System Debugging.
- Knowledge of software development tools, including debuggers and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub).
- Strong knowledge on Yocto BSP development.
- Understanding of low-level software, such as BIOS/UEFI/firmware is a strong advantage.
- Good knowledge of the Linux community and Open-Source Software development workflow is a bonus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

- Bachelors or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
- Master's degree preferred.

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