Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level. * Strong ... Understanding of parallel programming, ideally OpenCL, ROCm, CUDA, and OpenACC. * Understanding ...
Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level. * Strong ... Understanding of parallel programming, ideally OpenCL, ROCm, CUDA, and OpenACC. * Understanding ...
Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level. * Strong ... Understanding of parallel programming, ideally OpenCL, ROCm, CUDA, and OpenACC. * Understanding ...
Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level. * Strong ... Understanding of parallel programming, ideally OpenCL, ROCm, CUDA, and OpenACC. * Understanding ...
Member of Technical Staff (Infrastructure)
Toronto, ON · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Staring at kernel traces to performance engineer our Sessions API * Orchestrating millions of ... Strong knowledge of OS foundations - Linux kernel, file systems, containers, etc * Track record in ...
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Member of Technical Staff (Infrastructure)
Toronto, ON · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
Staring at kernel traces to performance engineer our Sessions API * Orchestrating millions of ... Strong knowledge of OS foundations - Linux kernel, file systems, containers, etc * Track record in ...
Member of Technical Staff (Infrastructure)
$130K - $170K/yr
Staring at kernel traces to performance engineer our Sessions API * Orchestrating millions of ... Strong knowledge of OS foundations - Linux kernel, file systems, containers, etc * Track record in ...
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Member of Technical Staff (Infrastructure)
$130K - $170K/yr
Staring at kernel traces to performance engineer our Sessions API * Orchestrating millions of ... Strong knowledge of OS foundations - Linux kernel, file systems, containers, etc * Track record in ...
Employ your expertise in the Linux Kernel, the TCP/IP stack, Forwarding Tables, IP Filters, VLANs ... Collaboration with stakeholders Consult with engineers, architects, and other professional and ...
Employ your expertise in the Linux Kernel, the TCP/IP stack, Forwarding Tables, IP Filters, VLANs ... Collaboration with stakeholders Consult with engineers, architects, and other professional and ...
You will work with a mixture of hardware: cutting edge new silicon that Kernel Team and Partner Engineering teams work on to make them run Linux extremely well, as well as established hardware to ...
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You will work with a mixture of hardware: cutting edge new silicon that Kernel Team and Partner Engineering teams work on to make them run Linux extremely well, as well as established hardware to ...
Software Developer
Ottawa, ON · Hybrid
Experience with Linux kernel development is considered an asset DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION: * This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Software Developer
Ottawa, ON · Hybrid
Experience with Linux kernel development is considered an asset DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION: * This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Systems engineering, coding, and debugging skills including experience with C/C++, Linux kernel and drivers. * Experience working with enterprise developers and strong customer-facing skills. We make ...
Systems engineering, coding, and debugging skills including experience with C/C++, Linux kernel and drivers. * Experience working with enterprise developers and strong customer-facing skills. We make ...
Senior / Staff Software Engineer (Observability / SRE)
Toronto, ON · On-site +1
CA$148K - CA$249K/yr
... Linux kernel, runtimes, and distributed services using advanced profiling tools (perf, eBPF ... Qualifications: - 5+ years software engineering or systems/performance engineering experience (BS ...
Senior / Staff Software Engineer (Observability / SRE)
Toronto, ON · On-site +1
CA$148K - CA$249K/yr
... Linux kernel, runtimes, and distributed services using advanced profiling tools (perf, eBPF ... Qualifications: - 5+ years software engineering or systems/performance engineering experience (BS ...
Software Engineer
Burlington, ON · On-site
Our software engineers develop next generation technologies that enable the creation of media ... Linux kernel knowledge (drivers, networking, filesystems, memory management, tracing) * FFmpeg
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Software Engineer
Burlington, ON · On-site
Our software engineers develop next generation technologies that enable the creation of media ... Linux kernel knowledge (drivers, networking, filesystems, memory management, tracing) * FFmpeg
Senior Systems Engineer - Performance Engineer
CA$13K - CA$15.60K/mo
... Linux Kernel to cloud-wide orchestration. You will be responsible for * Performance Investigation: Identify systemic bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities across a massive microservice ...
Senior Systems Engineer - Performance Engineer
CA$13K - CA$15.60K/mo
... Linux Kernel to cloud-wide orchestration. You will be responsible for * Performance Investigation: Identify systemic bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities across a massive microservice ...
You will work with a mixture of hardware: cutting edge new silicon that Kernel Team and Partner Engineering teams work on to make them run Linux extremely well, as well as established hardware to ...
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You will work with a mixture of hardware: cutting edge new silicon that Kernel Team and Partner Engineering teams work on to make them run Linux extremely well, as well as established hardware to ...
Software Developer (C/C++)
CA$117K - CA$143K/yr
Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our team in Ottawa. At ... Knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux security applications a bonus. * Proficiency with Linux ...
Software Developer (C/C++)
CA$117K - CA$143K/yr
Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our team in Ottawa. At ... Knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux security applications a bonus. * Proficiency with Linux ...
Software Developer (C/C++)
Ottawa, ON · On-site
CA$117K - CA$143K/yr
Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our team in Ottawa. At ... Knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux security applications a bonus. * Proficiency with Linux ...
Software Developer (C/C++)
Ottawa, ON · On-site
CA$117K - CA$143K/yr
Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our team in Ottawa. At ... Knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux security applications a bonus. * Proficiency with Linux ...
... , or quality-engineering focus, including5+ years in a senior IC role(Staff/Principal/PMTS or ... Linux kernel, GPU drivers, or accelerator firmware * Distributed systems and large-scale cluster ...
... , or quality-engineering focus, including5+ years in a senior IC role(Staff/Principal/PMTS or ... Linux kernel, GPU drivers, or accelerator firmware * Distributed systems and large-scale cluster ...
Kubernetes Security Engineer
Mississauga, ON · On-site
CA$76.20K - CA$176.59K/yr
Advanced proficiency in Linux security features such as SELinux, AppArmor, seccomp, and kernel ... engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data ...
Kubernetes Security Engineer
Mississauga, ON · On-site
CA$76.20K - CA$176.59K/yr
Advanced proficiency in Linux security features such as SELinux, AppArmor, seccomp, and kernel ... engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data ...
Working experience with low-level programming on bare metal, BIOS/UEFI firmware, linux kernel, RTOS, device driver, etc. * Systems mindset and experience developing SW/FW to control analog, digital ...
Working experience with low-level programming on bare metal, BIOS/UEFI firmware, linux kernel, RTOS, device driver, etc. * Systems mindset and experience developing SW/FW to control analog, digital ...
Principal Staff Software Developer - AI/ML Performance Validation & Systems Testing
Thornhill, ON · On-site
... , or quality-engineering focus, including5+ years in a senior IC role(Staff/Principal/PMTS or ... Linux kernel, GPU drivers, or accelerator firmware * Distributed systems and large-scale cluster ...
Principal Staff Software Developer - AI/ML Performance Validation & Systems Testing
Thornhill, ON · On-site
... , or quality-engineering focus, including5+ years in a senior IC role(Staff/Principal/PMTS or ... Linux kernel, GPU drivers, or accelerator firmware * Distributed systems and large-scale cluster ...
We allow developers to, with no modifications to their code, transform existing mobile apps into ... kernel, HAL, SurfaceFlinger, System Services, GMS, Android Build System). * Android/Linux graphics ...
We allow developers to, with no modifications to their code, transform existing mobile apps into ... kernel, HAL, SurfaceFlinger, System Services, GMS, Android Build System). * Android/Linux graphics ...
Software Developer - Datapath
Kanata, ON · Hybrid
CA$90K - CA$125K/yr
We are looking for energetic developers that relish the challenge of building complicated features ... Linux kernel. The Ideal Candidate * 2+ years' experience writing multi-threaded performance ...
Software Developer - Datapath
Kanata, ON · Hybrid
CA$90K - CA$125K/yr
We are looking for energetic developers that relish the challenge of building complicated features ... Linux kernel. The Ideal Candidate * 2+ years' experience writing multi-threaded performance ...
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What Does a Linux Kernel Engineer Do?
As a Linux kernel engineer, your responsibilities are to develop company or client operating systems that rely on Linux. Your duties involve writing code and working to test and debug the developments you make to the Linux kernel, which is the main component of a Linux operating system. You may check your code for security and ensure that the system interacts effectively and efficiently with software and applications. You may also work on the customization of the system to meet the needs of your employer or client.
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What is the difference between Linux Kernel Engineer vs Linux Device Driver Developer?
| Aspect | Linux Kernel Engineer | Linux Device Driver Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Skills | Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, C programming, system architecture | Proficiency in C, hardware interfaces, kernel modules, and device-specific programming |
| Work Environment | System-level development, kernel debugging, performance optimization | Hardware interaction, driver development, testing on embedded or hardware platforms |
| Industry Usage | Operating system development, open-source projects, enterprise Linux systems | Hardware manufacturers, embedded systems, IoT devices |
| Certifications | Linux Foundation certifications, Linux kernel development courses | Similar certifications, hardware-specific training |
While both roles involve Linux kernel-related work, Linux Kernel Engineers focus on overall kernel development and optimization, whereas Linux Device Driver Developers specialize in creating and maintaining drivers for hardware components. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and focus areas.
Senior Software Systems Validation Engineer (GPU & Linux)
Advanced Micro Devices, IncThornhill, ON • Hybrid
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago
Advanced Micro Devices rating
8.4
Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
24th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
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 looking for an experienced Engineer, who with their software systems engineering expertise, to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s products, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.
THE PERSON:
Curiosity will drive learning to improve how we as a group, and an organization, can get better every day, and your peers will provide a diverse and encouraging environment for career growth, driving the opportunity to be a part of Delighting Our Customers.
We at AMD are Gamers and Performance Enthusiasts at heart, so if you like Acute Performance and seeing your work provide direct benefits to our customers’ quality of computing life, you would love our team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across product development and validation, including software tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional initiatives.
- Convert feature specifications into test cases (manual and automated) that will cover several types of testing - boundary, negative, functional, etc.
- Work with multiple teams and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time.
- Work closely with supporting technical teams to validate new software features and new OS (Operating System) introduction.
- Experience in implementing and optimizing parallel methods on GPU accelerators (NCCL/RCCL, OpenMP, MPI)
- Lead collaborative approaches with multiple teams.
- Mentor others to achieve integrated projects.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Good understanding of test lifecycle, QA process & terminology.
- Strong knowledge of Device drivers, graphics, multimedia, Codec.
- Test Execution Experience in an automation lab with multiple systems.
- Define, develop, execute functional/performance/load tests, and integrate them with automated test systems.
- Establishing and sharing best practices, designing, and executing a robust test strategy.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language preferably Python.
- Strong understanding & Hands-on exp. with Linux OS internals, device manager.
- Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level.
- Strong understanding of PC hardware, SoC, Chipsets, Graphics cards, BIOS & VBIOS.
- Understanding of parallel programming, ideally OpenCL, ROCm, CUDA, and OpenACC.
- Understanding machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision technologies is a must.
- Strong analysis, problem-solving & interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal & written communication skill is a must.
- Good attitude, result-driven & ability to deliver on next-gen technology.
- Knowledge of KVM/XEN/VMWARE is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline preferred
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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.
Qualifications: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.
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIMEAbout Advanced Micro Devices
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Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Year founded
1969