Director Software - Linux Development

Overview: 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. Responsibilities:

Foundational Linux Architecture & Strategy

• Own the Linux foundational software architecture across AMD Embedded/x86 SoCs, covering kernel, BSP, drivers, and platform enablement layers.
• Define and execute a single, scalable Linux foundation strategy supporting Ubuntu, Yocto, and long-term LTS kernels across current and future products.
• Drive upstream-first engagement with the Linux community, ensuring AMD features land cleanly in mainline and are sustainable over product lifecycles.
• Align Linux foundational strategy with SoC roadmaps, product longevity requirements, and security/compliance expectations.

Linux Development Leadership* Lead teams responsible for kernel enablement, BSP bring-up, device drivers, and feature enablement across CPU, IO, graphics, multimedia, power management, RAS, and real-time domains.

• Oversee pre‑silicon Linux development using emulation and virtual platforms to enable left‑shift software readiness.
• Ensure consistent Linux feature enablement across SoC families and multiple market segments without customer-specific forks.

Linux Validation & Quality Ownership

• Own system-level Linux validation spanning silicon, firmware, drivers, OS, and virtualization layers.
• Define validation scope, coverage, and quality metrics (e.g., readiness, DPPM, stability, security posture) across NPIs and sustenance programs.
• Drive robust validation for bare metal, virtualization (Xen/KVM), power, stress, reliability, and lifecycle use cases.
• Ensure foundation Linux stacks meet both internal quality gates and external customer expectations.

Automation, Infrastructure & Tooling

• Lead Linux validation automation strategy, including CI/CD pipelines, build systems, test frameworks, and artifact management.
• Own usage and evolution of validation and debug tooling across platforms (simulation, emulation, silicon).
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, scalability, and signal quality of Linux validation pipelines.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Program Execution

• Partner closely with core engineering groups across silicon design, firmware/BIOS, platform emulation, hardware validation, program management, and product teams.
• Represent Linux foundational status, risks, and readiness in executive reviews and cross‑org forums.
• Balance NPI execution, feature velocity, and long‑term sustainment across multiple concurrent SoC programs.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Build, scale, and mentor high‑performing teams across Linux development, validation, and automation.
• Set technical direction, establish career paths, and maintain high engineering standards.
• Create a culture of ownership, upstream responsibility, quality, and execution discipline.

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.