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Day Shift Kernel Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$210 - $300/hr

... every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture. Whetheryou'redesigning next-gen processors ... We are looking for a talented and motivated GPU kernel developer with broad and deep experience in ...

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$120 - $180/hr

... kernel/driver boundary; device tree authoring; practical scripting for engineering workflows ... Enjoy an attractive salary, flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation. * The freedom to ...

GPU Kernel Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $280/hr

... shift on the scale of the agricultural and industrial revolutions. While others chase benchmarks ... About the role We're looking for a GPU kernel engineer with deep, low-level CUDA expertise to make ...

Senior OS/Kernel Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143K - $186K/yr

About the Position We are seeking a senior OS / kernel engineer to join our SkyOS team. The team is ... Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)

Senior OS/Kernel Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143.20 - $186/hr

We are seeking a senior OS / kernel engineer to join our SkyOS team. The team is responsible for ... Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)

Senior OS/Kernel Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143K - $186K/yr

About the Position We are seeking a senior OS / kernel engineer to join our SkyOS team. The team is ... Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)

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What is the difference between Day Shift Kernel Developer vs Night Shift Kernel Developer?

AspectDay Shift Kernel DeveloperNight Shift Kernel Developer
Work HoursStandard daytime hours, typically 9am-5pmEvening to early morning hours, e.g., 9pm-5am
Work EnvironmentOffice or on-site with regular hoursSimilar environment but during night hours, possibly quieter
Required SkillsKernel development, C/C++, debugging, Linux/Unix expertiseSame technical skills as day shift, with experience in system stability during off-hours
Industry UsageTech companies, hardware firms, embedded systemsSame industries, often with 24/7 operations

The main difference between a Day Shift Kernel Developer and a Night Shift Kernel Developer lies in their working hours. Both roles require similar technical skills and are employed in the same industries. The choice depends on personal preference for working during daytime or nighttime hours, with responsibilities and work environments remaining largely consistent.

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Infographic showing various Day Shift Kernel Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

GPU Kernel Development Engineer (Fellow)

Advanced Micro Devices

On-site

$210 - $300/hr

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Posted 2 days ago

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Advanced Micro Devices rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

As a Fellow, you will be accountable for defining and driving the end-to-end software optimization strategy to achieve industry-leading performance for our top-tier customers. You will play a pivotal role in GPU architecture feature design, usage, API design, optimization, and deployment,

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a talented and motivated GPU kernel developer with broad and deep experience in compute and machine learning software development to deliver out of the box high performance ROCm core software to our customers. A great candidate will be a strong collaborator who is open to continuous learning and is excited about innovative solutions for ML and HPC on GPUs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform external benchmarking and research to define opportunities to improve GPU kernel performance on AMD machine learning products
  • Analyze and optimize the performance of GPU kernels, providing insight on optimization paths across the AI software stack.
  • Partner with top customers and hyperscalers to understand their unique workload requirements and deliver tailored architectural wins and software optimizations.
  • Collaborate across hardware architecture, compiler, and framework teams to influence future silicon features based on evolving AI workload trends.
  • Communicate and collaborate with key technical experts across AMD and with our partners and customers to improve ROCm applications, libraries, and tools, as well as hardware
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong understanding of modern model architectures (Transformer, Attention, KV Cache) and optimization techniques like quantization, speculative decoding, and FlashAttention.
  • Excellent GPU architecture knowledge, performance analysis, algorithm development, and machine learning experience
  • Proven history of optimizing GPU kernels with advanced algorithms and across entire AI software stack.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
PREFERRED ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor’s or Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
LOCATION:

Austin, Texas

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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 here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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