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Linux Build Engineer, Linux Software Engineer (Mesa Multimedia)

CompanyAMD
RoleLinux Build Engineer, Linux Software Engineer (Mesa Multimedia)
Typefull-time
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationToronto, Canada · Remote
Salary
Apply viaApplication linkhttps://jobs.amd.com/job/Markham-Linux-Build-Engineer-Onta/907325500/
Hiring notes
Parsed locationsToronto, Canada
RegionsCanada
Posted byamd-ken
PostedAug 3, 2022
SourceView on Hacker News ↗

Original posting

AMD | Linux Build Engineer, Linux Software Engineer (Mesa Multimedia) | Toronto, Canada | REMOTE | Full Time Our team works on open-source GPU drivers for Linux. We are leading contributors to the Radeon Mesa graphics and multimedia drivers included in popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, RHEL, SUSE, and Debian. Our software is used in exciting products such as the Tesla Model S and the Steam Deck. We are looking for experienced software engineers to enhance build, packaging, and install. Successful candidates will utilize their knowledge of Linux application development or Linux systems administration to become key contributors to the ongoing development of AMD GPU drivers for current and future hardware. Ideal candidates are passionate about Linux and open source, are self-motivated, have exceptional problem-solving skills, will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a proven ability to collaborate within and across diverse teams Linux Build Engineer - https://jobs.amd.com/job/Markham-Linux-Build-Engineer-Onta/9... * Experience with multiple Linux distributions and use of multiple package managers (rpm, dpkg, apt, yum, dnf, zypper, etc.). * Experience with Linux application development in C/C++ and associated build tools (GCC, make, autotools, cmake, git, etc.). * Strong shell scripting and Linux systems administration skills. * Broad technical knowledge of Linux operating systems. * Familiarity with open source and Linux community development practices and collaboration. Linux Software Engineer (Multimedia) - https://jobs.amd.com/job/Markham-Linux-Software-Engineer-%28... * Contribute improvements to the Linux kernel and Mesa multimedia drivers for AMD graphics products * Familiarity with graphics or multimedia GPU application development using APIs such as VAAPI, OpenGL and Vulkan * Familiarity with video codecs, formats, rate control, video image quality