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AspectVulkan DeveloperOpenGL Developer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Vulkan API, programming skills in C/C++, graphics programming experienceKnowledge of OpenGL API, similar programming skills, graphics programming experience
Work EnvironmentDeveloping high-performance graphics and compute applications, often in gaming or simulation industriesCreating cross-platform graphics applications, often in gaming, CAD, or visualization sectors
Industry UsageUsed in modern, high-efficiency graphics engines, VR, and real-time renderingWidely used in legacy systems, cross-platform applications, and educational contexts

Vulkan Developers focus on high-performance, low-level graphics programming using the Vulkan API, suitable for modern, resource-intensive applications. OpenGL Developers work with a more established, higher-level API, often for cross-platform compatibility and legacy support. Both roles require strong graphics programming skills but differ in API complexity and application focus.

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Principal Linux Systems Architect

Principal Linux Systems Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Define and own system software and platform architecture across Linux, kernel, drivers, virtualization, and security domains.

  • Lead architecture and design reviews across OS, firmware, hardware, and application interfaces.

  • Act as a senior technical interface to open-source communities, including upstream Linux development.

Advanced Micro Devices rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 141 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 seeking a Principal Architect with deep expertise in x86 computing architecture and Linux system software to drive endtoend platform and software architecture across complex, highperformance systems. This role is responsible for setting technical direction, defining longterm architectural strategy, and solving the most complex systemlevel challenges spanning hardware, firmware, OS, virtualization, and application layers.

As a senior technical leader, you will operate with significant autonomy and organizational influence, partnering with silicon, firmware, platform hardware, software, and ecosystem teams while engaging directly with open-source communities and industry partners to shape the future of Linux-based computing platforms.


The Person

The ideal candidate is a recognized industry expert and systems thinker with a proven record of driving architecture for complex computing platforms. You possess a unique combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to influence technical direction across large organizations.

You thrive in environments where hardware and software intersect, enjoy solving difficult system-level problems, and have demonstrated success delivering architectural innovations that scale across products, customers, and ecosystems.

You bring:

  • Exceptional expertise in Linux systems and x86 platform architecture
  • Strong architectural judgment and the ability to balance long-term strategy with execution
  • Experience driving cross-functional alignment among hardware, firmware, kernel, and software teams
  • A history of influencing industry standards, open-source projects, or platform ecosystems
  • Outstanding communication and technical leadership skills
Key Responsibilities
  • Define and own system software and platform architecture across Linux, kernel, drivers, virtualization, and security domains
  • Drive technical strategy and longterm architectural roadmaps for complex x86based platforms
  • Lead architecture and design reviews across OS, firmware, hardware, and application interfaces
  • Architect, prototype, and review Linux kernel, device drivers, and lowlevel system software
  • Provide technical leadership for system bringup, performance optimization, scalability, and reliability
  • Lead complex rootcause analysis across application, kernel, firmware, and hardware layers
  • Act as a senior technical interface to opensource communities, including upstream Linux development
  • Collaborate with external software partners and ecosystem stakeholders
  • Mentor senior engineers and influence technical standards and best practices across teams

Preferred Experience
  • Deep expertise in x8664 architecture, operating systems, and systemlevel design
  • Extensive experience with Linux kernel internals, including core kernel, IO subsystems, and drivers
  • Advanced C programming for kernel and system software
  • Strong background in virtualization technologies, including KVM/QEMU and x8664 virtualization extensions
  • Indepth knowledge of ACPI, PCIe, and platform interfaces
  • Proven experience with lowlevel debug tools, emulators, and simulators
  • Significant contributions to opensource software, including upstream patch submission and review
  • Demonstrated success in performance optimization, scalability, and system reliability
To Stand Out From the Crowd
  • Expertise in Linux memory management, including HMM
  • Handson experience with GPU/DRM drivers and heterogeneous compute platforms
  • Knowledge of cache coherence and memory consistency protocols
  • Experience with highperformance networking, including RDMA, peerdirect, scaleup/scaleout networking, and communication collectives
  • Proficiency with machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
  • Experience with GPU compute technologies, including OpenCL and Vulkan

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.

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