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Sr. Staff - Kernel / Linux Virtualization Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025


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THE ROLE:

AMD's server software and solutions engineering team is seeking a senior engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team. This role requires deep expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, and security, as well as experience with open-source engagement and upstreaming. You will work on enabling AMD x86-64 architecture features in Linux, designing and developing core CPU and SoC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects. The role spans all phases of software development, with a focus on security, virtualization, AMD's confidential computing roadmap, and live migration. This position is based in Santa Clara or Austin.

THE PERSON:

A highly motivated and passionate professional with deep technical expertise and a proven track record, eager to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration and innovation, playing a crucial role in optimizing and showcasing the full capabilities of AMD products through advanced software and solutions, while actively influencing the next generation of product development.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Extensive expertise in x86 computing architecture
  • Proven experience across the entire software development lifecycle
  • In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, and security
  • Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects in particular to Linux KVM and open source VMMs such as QEMU

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
  • 10 years experience

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

Santa Clara, CA

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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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We consider candidates regardless of 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.

 

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