Fellow Software System Design Eng. (Linux Kernel & x86 Systems Architect)

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AMD is seeking an accomplished Linux and x86 architecture leader to help define and drive the software architecture strategy for next-generation AMD EPYC platforms.This role spans processor architecture, Linux kernel design, platform scalability, performance optimization, and hardware/software co-development. The successful candidate will collaborate with CPU architects, firmware engineers, virtualization teams, hyperscale customers, and operating system leaders to ensure AMD platforms achieve industry-leading performance, scalability, efficiency, and software enablement.

This is a highly visible technical leadership role that provides the opportunity to influence both future AMD platform architecture and the Linux software ecosystem that powers modern datacenters, cloud infrastructure, AI systems, and high-performance computing deployments.

THE PERSON

A recognized technical leader with deep expertise in Linux kernel internals, x86 architecture, multiprocessor system design, and datacenter-scale performance optimization. You understand how modern operating systems interact with processor topology, memory hierarchies, interrupt architecture, timing infrastructure, virtualization technologies, and power management capabilities. You combine deep system-level expertise with strategic architectural thinking and can effectively influence cross-functional organizations spanning hardware and software engineering. You thrive at solving challenging systems problems and enjoy shaping long-term platform direction while enabling execution across global engineering teams.

Required

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Preferred

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