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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.   Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer THE ROLE: AMD’s server software and solutions engineering team is seeking an engineer to join the Linux Kernel and Virtualization development team. This role requires expertise in x86 architecture, virtualization, 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 virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low level bringup and distro interactions. This position is based in Austin. THE PERSON: A highly motivated and passionate professional with 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: <ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Experience in x86 computing architecture</li><li>Proven experience in the software development lifecycle</li><li>In-depth knowledge of kernels, virtualization, and security</li><li>Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects in particular to Linux KVM and open source VMMs such as QEMU</li><li>Linux Kernel debugging skills across kernel subsystems, virtualization.</li><li>Understanding and experience with the Linux kernel and related upstream development workflow</li><li>Advanced programming skills in C for operating system kernel & systems development</li><li>Exposure to KVM/QEMU (including x86-64 virtualization extensions) is a plus</li><li>Experience with the GNU toolchain</li><li>Proficient use of git</li><li>Experience with open source software development, building and submitting patches on a mailing list, and working with external software partners</li><li>Understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, x86-64 architecture, ACPI, and PCIE</li><li>Experience with low-level debug tools as well as emulators and simulators</li><li>Background in IO, core kernel preferred </li><li>Successful track record in contributions to open-source projects</li></ul> ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: <ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field</li><li>5+ years experience </li></ul> LOCATION:Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  #LI-LM1#LI-HYBRID Benefits offered are described:  <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/careers/benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMD benefits at a glance</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/legal/responsible-ai-use-policy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Kernel / Linux Development Engineer

Experience in x86 architecture, virtualization, Linux kernel, open-source contributions; strong programming in C; knowledge of KVM/QEMU a plus.

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.   THE ROLE:In the Diag team, you will be the Linux expert and define the Diagnostics software running environment for both pre-silicon and post-silicon.  THE PERSON:   In this high visibility position, your Linux engineering expertise will be necessary to address Linux kernel & driver issues, develop new solutions and strategies to support our next generation of products.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Collaborate with ASIC design team/SoC architecture to understand the OS and Linux kernel requirement for each program and propose the correct OS and kernel versions. </li><li>Develop and maintain Linux kernel driver used by CPU and GPU diagnostic software to validate the SOC IPs.</li><li>Build Linux kernel image and create Ubuntu OS for both pre-silicon and post-silicon environment.</li><li>Debug OS boot issues on both pre-silicon environment (Simnow and Emulation) and UU Bring Up systems.</li><li>Set up and maintain Git repo for kernel and driver build environment, keep it updated with upstream kernels, develop strategies on how to test kernel and OS image on AMD platforms.</li><li>Create customized toolchain with AMD next generation CPU instruction support and use them to build kernel and Diagnostics SW etc.</li><li>Regularly release Ubuntu OS image to internal and external teams with new kernel/driver and optimizations for TTR, etc.</li><li>Support other operating systems(RedHat, CentOS etc.) that customers requested.</li><li>Provide support to external customers, PEO and internal IP/CI teams to assist activities such as investigating ASIC, board and firmware issues.</li></ul> PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Proven record of successful software engineering in Linux</li><li>Excellent knowledge of X86/ARM architecture with an emphasis on hardware interfaces</li><li>Proficiency in Linux kernel development, strong understanding with Linux modules like IOMMU/SDMA/Interrupt/event handler etc.</li><li>Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level </li><li>Proficient in C/C++ programming and one or more scripting languages</li><li>Familiarity with compiler toolchains, build environments.</li><li>Familiar with the boot up flow of BIOS + Linux operating system</li><li>Experience with emulation and ASIC Bring UP is strongly preferred</li><li>Experience with VMs like VBOX, QEMU, WSL etc. is preferred</li><li>Multiple operating system experience(Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS etc.) is a plus</li><li>Familiar with source control systems like Git, GitHub</li><li>Good attitude, strong analysis, problem-solving & interpersonal skills.</li><li>Good English required – verbal and written</li></ul> ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>B.Sc. or M.Sc. In EE or CS or equivalent.</li></ul>LOCATION:Austin, TX This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. #LI-TW2#LI-HYBRID Benefits offered are described:  <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/careers/benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMD benefits at a glance</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/legal/responsible-ai-use-policy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Linux Kernel Software Engineer

Proven Linux software engineering; kernel development; C/C++; OS/kernel driver experience; debugging; English proficiency.

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.   PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (Test Development) THE PERSON:As part of this team, you will have complete ownership in developing test programs for next-generation AMD microprocessors. You will work on internal AMD platforms and debug test infrastructure issues including test HW, test SW, diagnostics, and device-specific IP.  You will be part of the Quality team that will develop test suites to be deployed in the field to test customer returns ensuring good test coverage, implementing new test methods while adhering to test compliance.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Build test suites for CPU, GPU and Server products to be run on AMD test platforms</li><li>Validate test suites and fix issues</li><li>Accountable for driving test solution/development/coverage, optimization to meet business milestones: schedule, test time and cost</li><li>Work with hardware engineering team to understand test platforms so the test suites will work properly</li><li>Address gaps in test coverage by gathering feedback from customers and internal engineering team</li><li>Collaborate with various engineering teams to determine System Level Test (SLT) coverage and implement these new test contents during Test Suite development</li><li>Validate new product features, test conditions, test methodologies, and test contents</li><li>Implement automation to improve test suite and make development efficient</li><li>Support CQEs, OSV (On-Site Verification) operations on technical issues </li></ul>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Sound understanding of x86 architecture, CPU, GPU, APU </li><li>Experience in BIOS, PCIe, Ethernet, Silicon Validation</li><li>Programming and scripting experience using various programming languages (C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, Python)</li><li>Technical knowledge in OS kernel, driver, BIOS firmware</li><li>Proficient in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems</li><li>Knowledgeable in version control tools (Git)</li><li>Expertise in platform level analysis including both software and hardware</li><li>Experience with production testing (ATE and System Level Testing) </li><li>Good debugging skills, strong in design of experiments (DOEs)</li><li>Strong foundation on semiconductors </li><li>Effective communication and good interpersonal skills</li></ul>  ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering</li></ul>LOCATION:Austin, TX This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-TW2#LI-HYBRID Benefits offered are described:  <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/careers/benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMD benefits at a glance</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/legal/responsible-ai-use-policy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Product Development Engineer (Test Development)

Product Development Engineer

Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering; experience in test development preferred; strong programming/scripting (C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, Python); knowledge of OS kernels, BIOS, PCIe, Ethernet; Windows/Unix/Linux proficiency; Git; hardware-software platform analysis; production testing experience; strong debugging and DOE skills; good communication.

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.   THE ROLE:We are a growing Product and Test Engineering team who manages critical and strategic New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining to support the Embedded Business Unit. We do exciting product development based on leading-edge technology that will power the next generation processors used for automotive, robotics, high-end networking and storage, industrial, aerospace and defense. If you are looking for a fulfilling and challenging career as an engineer in NPI System-level Test (SLT) Product Development, you are in the right place! As a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) SLT Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and driving SLT test solutions to meet production business milestones and KPI metrics (test time, yield, cost, quality). The expectation is to perform technical leadership through interaction with Diagnostics team, Quality & Reliability team, BIOS, software & platform teams to come up with the best solution that balances quality and cost. You will experience working with and learning from AMD’s talented engineering teams around the world. THE PERSON:As part of this team, you will have complete ownership in developing SLT test program for next-generation AMD microprocessors. You will work on internal SLT platforms and debug test infrastructure issues including test HW, test SW, diagnostics, and device-specific IP.  Additionally, you will leverage SLT data to drive improvements in either the product’s platform software or upstream ATE test coverage.  The engineer must ensure overall compatibility, compliance, and test coverage of microprocessors from product definition through product qualification and into high-volume manufacturing by developing product specific test hardware, software, and diagnostics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Accountable for driving test solution/coverage development, optimization to meet business milestones: schedule, test time, yield, cost and quality.</li><li>Must have extensive experience with direct SLT Test patterns, calibration test flows/method development, debug, test and characterization experience working in an NPI Product Engineering team.</li><li>Collaborate with various engineering teams to determine System Level Test (SLT) coverage, content, characterization requirements, and root cause resolution for SLT device failures</li><li>Early engagement in pre and post silicon phases, including test flow planning, test coverage bring-up, test flow integration, and test hardware checkout.</li><li>Validate new product features, test conditions, test methodologies, and test contents</li><li>Perform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature</li><li>Conducts engineering evaluation, test program correlation, releases for high volume production and engineering enhancement or improvement projects</li><li>Drive Key Performance Indicators such as test time reduction, yield debug, quality improvement across products and drive innovation on test strategy</li><li>Provides overall Test Engineering support for AMD’s S3 products tested at global facilities</li><li>Working with regional teams, including Product development group and Manufacturing group in the early stage bring up for product cycles at the AMD high volume sites</li><li>Represents test team on any test excursions and issue escalations to the respective owner to identify resolution or containment action for the issue</li><li>Interface between AMD and OSAT for test program implementation and resolution for operation issues</li><li>Strong understanding of test program, good communication and capability to drive/deliver critical business milestones</li><li>Provide technical supervision or mentoring junior engineers</li><li>Familiar with RMA debug is a plus.</li></ul>  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Mastery of principles of test experience in System Level Test or x86 System Architecture</li><li>Extensive experience as a SLT technical leader with a successful track record of bringing up test patterns, debug low yield, test flow integration and characterization experience working in an NPI Product Engineering team.</li><li>Proficient in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems</li><li>Experience in platform test and debug</li><li>Experience with IC test experience and assist in ASIC bring up and support activities</li><li>Technical knowledge in OS kernel, driver, BIOS firmware</li><li>Demonstrated programming and scripting experience using various programming languages (C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, Python)</li><li>Knowledgeable in version control tools (Git)</li><li>Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines</li></ul> ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:BS/MS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines LOCATION:Austin, TX This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-TW2#LI-HYBRID Benefits offered are described:  <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/careers/benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMD benefits at a glance</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/legal/responsible-ai-use-policy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> This posting is for an existing vacancy.

SLT Product Development Engineer

Lead SLT test solution development; strong NPI experience; OS/kernel/BIOS knowledge; programming/scripting in multiple languages.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert CNO Developer to join our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will become an integral member of a diverse team of elite cyber professionals supporting critical national security missions. You will work on challenging technical problems, develop innovative offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, and collaborate with leadership and customers to deliver high-impact solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities to support mission objectives
Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of application software and systems
Applying expert knowledge of security concepts, computer networks, and system architectures to solve complex technical challenges
Communicating project status, technical risks, and solutions effectively with leadership and customers
Ensuring established software development standards, best practices, and security guidelines are consistently met

Minimum Qualifications:
BS degree and 10+ years of software development experience
Experience with Windows and Linux kernel/user-mode development
Experience programming and scripting with C, C++, and Python
Experience with Reverse Engineering using IDA or Ghidra disassemblers
Experience debugging using WinDbg  and GDB

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CNO development
Experience with CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, Ansible or similar tools
Experience with technical documentation

Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active/current Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Expert CNO Developer

BS degree and 10+ years software development; Windows/Linux kernel/user-mode; C/C++, Python; reverse engineering; debugging.

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