Linux Kernel and Virtualization Engineer

2 days ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India AMD Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 8,00,000 per year

Overview:

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.

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Responsibilities:

Linux Kernel and Virtualization Engineer

THE ROLE:

The AMD Server Software and Solution engineering team is seeking a passionate Linux Kernel Engineer in our Linux Server 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 and develop core CPU and SOC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects. This opportunity gets you involved in all phases of software development. Work with the upstream Linux Kernel community to get these features merged into the mainline Linux Kernel.

THE PERSON:

An aspiring Linux kernel and Virtualization developer with a strong grounding in 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:

  • Join our core Linux Kernel and Virtualization focused team to contribute to Linux Kernel and QEMU upstream projects, identify bottlenecks and optimizations/features to advantage EPYC CPUs.
  • Drive features and functionality to our partner technical teams including the Linux kernel, QEMU community.
  • Support the solutions offered by our partner companies. Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.
  • Collaborate across the stack with hardware, performance characterization team.
  • Lead collaborative approaches with multiple teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 8 - 15yrs of Experience
  • Solid understanding of operating systems, with emphasis on Linux or any other UNIX-like operating system.
  • Good knowledge of the Linux community and Open-Source Software development workflow is a bonus.
  • Proficient in C 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.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelors or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Master's degree preferred.
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Qualifications:

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.



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