Senior Kernel Development Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER THE ROLE: AMD is looking for high calibre accomplished software engineers to work on the design and implementation of Linux network device drivers for our next generation of 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products • Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts • Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture • Demonstrate proven experience of writing and maintaining high performance drivers for the Linux kernel • Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies • Submit driver changes to the upstream Linux kernel • Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring ups • Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work • Develop technical relationships with peers and partners PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Proven commercial experience developing in C • 5+ years software experience (or equivalent) ideally working at silicon or networking companies plus repeated evidence of technical leadership in the successful delivery of complex and challenging software products • Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail • Direct experience with Linux kernel and virtualization development • Proven experience writing device drivers for the Linux kernel • Hardware & Peripheral Configuration, User-space applications, Bootloaders, Uboot • Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus • Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDN and Filesystems. • Effective communication and problem-solving skills • Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent #LI-GS1 #LI-HYBRID 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. SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER THE ROLE: AMD is looking for high calibre accomplished software engineers to work on the design and implementation of Linux network device drivers for our next generation of 800G+ and SmartNIC adapters. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products • Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts • Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture • Demonstrate proven experience of writing and maintaining high performance drivers for the Linux kernel • Design and develop new groundbreaking AMD technologies • Submit driver changes to the upstream Linux kernel • Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring ups • Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work • Develop technical relationships with peers and partners PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Proven commercial experience developing in C • 5+ years software experience (or equivalent) ideally working at silicon or networking companies plus repeated evidence of technical leadership in the successful delivery of complex and challenging software products • Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail • Direct experience with Linux kernel and virtualization development • Proven experience writing device drivers for the Linux kernel • Hardware & Peripheral Configuration, User-space applications, Bootloaders, Uboot • Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus • Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDN and Filesystems. • Effective communication and problem-solving skills • Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent #LI-GS1 #LI-HYBRID 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.