Linux Kernel Scheduler / Performance Lead

<strong class="jdheading"></strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSCustomFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSCustomFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSCustomFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">gaming</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> and embedded systems. 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Design and develop core CPU and SOC features for the Linux kernel and related open-source projects. This opportunity gets you involved in all phases of software development. Work with the upstream Linux Kernel community to get these features merged into the mainline Linux Kernel. Seeking expert that will focus on Linux scheduler performance and scalability. </span></div><div class="x_elementToProof" aria-hidden="true"> </div><div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>THE PERSON:</strong> </span></div><div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A seasoned Linux kernel leader and maintainer with a strong grounding in operating systems concepts who will develop skills to deliver responsive and efficient solutions that bring new AMD processors to market. Utilize polished written and verbal communication to work with both local and global colleagues towards a common end goal.</span></div><div class="x_elementToProof" aria-hidden="true"> </div><div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong> </span></div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join Linux Scheduler and Performance/Scalability focused team to enhance and optimize the Linux kernel for AMD EPYC CPUs. </span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive features and functionality to our partner technical teams including the Linux kernel community.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the solutions offered by our partner companies. Review code, build unit tests, and write detailed documentation.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate across the stack with hardware, firmware and power aware application stack teams.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead collaborative approaches with global teams</span></li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:</strong> </span></div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">15+ years of Experience in Linux kernel development</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep understanding of operating systems, with emphasis on Linux kernel and proven leader in Linux kernel development and process. </span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Expert insider knowledge of the Linux community and Open-Source Software development workflow.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Highly skilled in C and x86 assembly programming for operating system kernel & systems development.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of low-level software, such as BIOS/UEFI/firmware is a strong advantage.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to KVM/QEMU (including x86-64 virtualization extensions) is a plus.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge and experience with the GNU toolchain and git are a bonus.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, and at least one general-purpose processor architecture (knowledge of x86-64 architecture is a bonus).</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A keen eye to learn and absorb new concepts is desirable.</span></div></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Communication and Presentation skills. </span></li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:</strong> </span></div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Master’s degree preferred. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#LI-NS1 </span></p> <br><strong class="jdheading"></strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Benefits offered are described: </span></em><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;"><a href="https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/careers/benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMD benefits at a glance</a>.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">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.</span></em></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">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></span></em></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></em></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">This posting is for an existing vacancy.</span></em></span></p>