Linux Kernel Scheduler / Performance Lead

AMD
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeINR 4,839,450 - 6,913,500 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Collaboration","Leadership","Scalability focus","Responsiveness focus"]

Lead Linux kernel scheduler and performance work for AMD EPYC CPUs, enhancing scalability and responsiveness in the mainline Linux kernel. Design and develop core CPU/SOC features, collaborate with the upstream Linux community to merge changes, and partner with technical teams by driving features, reviewing code, building unit tests, and documenting work. Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and power-aware application stack teams to deliver responsive solutions for new AMD processors.

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Linux Kernel Scheduler / Performance Lead

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Job Summary

Lead Linux kernel scheduler and performance work for AMD EPYC CPUs, enhancing scalability and responsiveness in the mainline Linux kernel. Design and develop core CPU/SOC features, collaborate with the upstream Linux community to merge changes, and partner with technical teams by driving features, reviewing code, building unit tests, and documenting work. Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and power-aware application stack teams to deliver responsive solutions for new AMD processors.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Enhance and optimize the Linux kernel for AMD EPYC CPUs on scheduler performance and scalability.
  • •Drive Linux kernel features and functionality with partner technical teams, including the Linux kernel community.
  • •Support partner solutions by reviewing code, building unit tests, and writing detailed documentation.
  • •Collaborate across the stack with hardware, firmware, and power-aware application stack teams.
  • •Lead collaborative approaches with global teams and contribute toward shared end goals.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: INR 4,839,450 - 6,913,500 annually

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of Linux kernel development experience.
  • •Deep understanding of operating systems concepts with emphasis on Linux kernel processes.
  • •Expertise in Linux community and open-source software development workflow.
  • •Strong proficiency in C and x86 assembly for kernel/systems development.
  • •Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering (master’s preferred).
Experience:15+ yearsLinux kernelOpen-source softwareX86-64Virtualization
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical or computer engineering
Skills:CommunicationPresentationCollaborationLeadershipScalability focusResponsiveness focus
Tech Stack:Linux kernelLinux schedulerCX86 assemblyX86-64EPYCCPUSoCMainline Linux kernelOpen-Source SoftwareKVMQEMUX86-64 virtualization extensionsGNU toolchainGitBIOSUEFIFirmwareUnit tests

Company Brief

AMD
Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1969
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