Linux Kernel Developer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry our communities and the world Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center artificial intelligence PCs gaming and embedded Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture We push the limits of innovation to solve the world s most important challenges We strive for execution excellence while being direct humble collaborative and inclusive of diverse perspectives AMD together we advance SMTS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER 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 13 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 Solid 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 Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware-software integration with a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment 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 Hands on experience in PCIe subsystem PCIe Drivers IOMMU System level debugging Linux Kernel Programming Scheduler Memory management Interrupt architecture Multi Media - Strong knowledge on H264 HEVC VP9 codec understanding Video driver Vaapi vdpau gstreamer v4l2 framworks Power management - Strong knowledge on Linux Kernel OS Power management Static Dynamic power management Reboot System to RAM S0ix3 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Bachelor s or Master s in Electrical Engineer Computer Engineering Computer Science or a closely related field LI-AA1 Benefits offered are described 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