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Systems Development Engineer - Amazon Linux Kernel

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Join the Amazon Linux Team as a Systems Development Engineer

Are you passionate about building the platform to support the world’s premier cloud computing environment? Join the Amazon Linux Kernel team and help shape the future of Linux at Amazon.

About the Role

As a Systems Development Engineer, you will be part of the Amazon Linux Kernel team, responsible for developing and maintaining automation that ensures the reliable build, test, and deployment of Linux Kernels. You will diagnose kernel issues, adapt upstream changes, and apply them to our builds. Your role will involve working closely with Linux distribution development and the Linux Kernel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation to deliver secure, stable, and performant Linux kernel builds.
  • Diagnose Linux Kernel issues and deliver suitable mitigations.
  • Review code from peers and provide feedback.
  • Drive operational improvements and influence the team's development roadmap.

About the Team

The Kernel and Operating System group designs and maintains Amazon's core compute platforms, focusing on EC2, the Elastic Compute Cloud. The team is responsible for tools associated with performance characterization, qualification, build, and deployment of our Linux platforms.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (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 values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We foster a culture of inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events and learning experiences.

Mentorship & Career Growth

AWS is committed to helping you develop into a well-rounded professional through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility in our working culture, ensuring success at work does not come at the expense of sacrifices at home.

Basic Qualifications

  • 4+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering.
  • 2+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting in a Linux/Unix environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.
  • Experience building services using AWS products.
  • Previous work on Linux distributions, Linux Kernels, containers, and deployment systems.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Join us and be part of a team that is building the future of cloud computing.

Benefits
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  • Medical insurance
  • Financial benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Work-life balance

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