Linux Kernel Test Engineer - BareMetal and virtualization
AMD · Posted Oct 13
High-performance processors, graphics cards, data center solutions, and AI accelerators
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About the role
The AMD Server Software and Solution engineering team, within the Linux Server Operating Systems group, works on Linux kernel BareMetal and virtualization support for AMD EPYC server CPUs. The role designs and develops Linux test cases for core CPU and SOC features and related open-source projects, engaging with the upstream Linux kernel community and kernel test projects. This Linux Kernel Test Engineer position focuses on performance and scalability testing across all phases of test software development and collaborates with hardware, firmware, and global teams.
What you will do
- Join Upstream Linux Kernel Test team focused on enhancing and optimizing the Linux kernel BareMetal and virtualization for AMD EPYC CPUs.
- Drive Test features and functionality to our partner technical teams including the Linux kernel community.
- Work with Hardware Architects to design, prototype and develop key Test performance metric evaluation frameworks for upcoming AMD platforms.
- Work with upstream on maintaining Upstream Test project.
- Support the solutions offered by our partner companies. Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.
- Develop and Maintain CI/CD pipeline for Linux Framework.
- Collaborate across the stack with hardware, firmware global teams.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years of Experience in Linux kernel development
- Deep understanding of operating systems, with emphasis on Linux kernel BareMetal and KVM virtualization and proven understanding in Linux kernel development and process.
- Expert insider knowledge of the Linux community and Open-Source Software development workflow.
- Highly skilled in C, python and x86 assembly programming for operating system kernel & systems development.
- Understanding of low-level software, such as BIOS/UEFI/firmware is a strong advantage.
- Exposure to 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).
- Awareness to Jenkins Automation, Upstream test projects Avocado, LKP and relevant Linux upstream test projects
- A keen eye to learn and absorb new concepts is desirable.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation skills.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About AMD
AMD is a global semiconductor company that designs high-performance central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and adaptive processors for data centers, personal computers, gaming consoles, and embedded systems. The company specializes in advanced computing solutions and AI accelerators, positioning itself as a major leader in modern high-performance and artificial intelligence hardware. Through strategic developments and acquisitions, AMD continues to expand its ecosystem across cloud infrastructure, enterprise computing, and physical AI.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 31000 employees
- Founded
- 1969-05-01
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
- 2007-11-16Post Ipo
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