SW Development Engineer - XEN and Realtime
AMD is seeking a software development engineer to drive power IP development for their next-generation computing systems. The role involves working on embedded Linux system software, Xen virtualization, and real-time kernel optimization to improve performance and determinism. Candidates must have extensive experience in C, Linux kernel internals, and performance tuning tools within a Yocto environment. This high-visibility role spans the entire product lifecycle from pre-silicon architecture to post-silicon implementation.
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Experience
8+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
AMD is seeking a software development engineer to drive power IP development for their next-generation computing systems. The role involves working on embedded Linux system software, Xen virtualization, and real-time kernel optimization to improve performance and determinism. Candidates must have extensive experience in C, Linux kernel internals, and performance tuning tools within a Yocto environment. This high-visibility role spans the entire product lifecycle from pre-silicon architecture to post-silicon implementation.
TAL's take
High-impact role at a Tier 1 semiconductor company with clearly defined technical requirements and scope.
Very well-defined role with specific technical stacks (XEN, PREEMPT_RT, Linux kernel) and responsibilities outlined.
Salaries at AMD
45.7 LPA average
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Must haves
- 8+ years in Embedded Linux system software / kernel driver development
- Strong proficiency in C and Linux kernel debugging
- Hands on Xen virtualization experience
- Strong understanding of real time Linux fundamentals
- Experience with PREEMPT_RT kernels and RT tuning
- Experience using performance/latency tools like ftrace and perf
- Experience with Yocto BSPs
Tools and skills
About the company
AMD is a global leader in semiconductor and computing hardware.
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