Linux Kernel Developer

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MTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 

THE ROLE: 

We are seeking an MTS (Member of Technical Staff) Engineer to join our Open Source Graphics team and contribute to the amdgpu kernel-mode GPU driver for AMD Ryzen products.

In this role, you will deliver the Linux software stack for APUs and participate in the bring-up process, along with pre-silicon and post-silicon validation. You'll also create new features, develop essential software components for graphics and computing, and contribute to open-source initiatives.

Join our team developing open-source GPU drivers for Linux. As leading contributors to Radeon Mesa graphics and multimedia drivers in major Linux distributions, our software powers cutting-edge automotive and gaming products.

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux system expertise and hands-on experience in delivering software stacks for APUs, including pre-silicon and post-silicon validation. They should be innovative, passionate about open source, and possess excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive the development and bring-up of linux graphics drivers on new hardware.
• Conduct pre-silicon emulation to validate graphics features.
• Perform post-silicon validation on actual hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve graphics issues.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot graphics and memory management issues.
• Maintain documentation for bring-up processes and tools.
• Contribute to open-source graphics initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 5+ years of experience developing system software and kernel mode drivers for Linux and derivatives.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills in C/C++, ideally with contributions to open-source kernel projects, particularly for graphics.
• Ability to produce high-quality code with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with concurrent programming, threading APIs, and OS development on Linux, and/or Android.
• Knowledge of software development tools, including debuggers and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub).
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware-software integration, with a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

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