Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer to join the EC2 Accelerated Nitro team in Berlin, Germany. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of cloud computing technology, developing the foundational software that powers AWS's EC2 instance families.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development Lifecycle: Take end-to-end ownership of the software development lifecycle, including design, testing, and deployment of virtualization components.
- Operational Excellence: Drive improvements in the quality of the hypervisor and instance platforms, ensuring systems are resilient and fault-tolerant.
- Technological Roadmap: Influence and contribute to the technological roadmap of the team, working closely with other EC2 teams globally.
- On-call Responsibility: Participate in on-call duties to root-cause issues and maintain system reliability.
A Day in the Life
- Collaborate with your manager and other engineers to deliver on the roadmap.
- Focus on high-quality delivery and operational excellence.
- Solve technical challenges impacting AWS customers.
About the Team
The EC2 Accelerated Nitro team is dedicated to engineering new EC2 instance families with hardware acceleration devices and building the most feature-rich virtualization technology in the cloud. The team values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Why AWS?
AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, providing a robust suite of products and services trusted by startups and Global 500 companies alike.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS fosters a culture of inclusion, with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events that celebrate diversity. We are committed to mentorship and career growth, offering endless resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
AWS values work-life harmony, offering flexible work hours and arrangements to ensure success at work does not come at the expense of personal life.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
- 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of new and existing systems.
- Proficiency in writing clean, optimized, and scalable code using C or Rust.
- 3+ years of experience using the typical Linux command line toolbox.
- Understanding of operating systems internals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience building complex software systems.
- 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
- Experience working on the kernel or virtualization space.
- Proficiency in at least one CPU architecture such as x86 or ARM.
AWS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills, valuing your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Flexible work schedule
- Diverse work environment
- Career growth opportunities
- Work-life balance
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