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Come build the future of Linux at Amazon with the Amazon Linux Team!

We are looking for a Systems Development Engineer to join the Amazon Linux Kernel team. If you are passionate about building the platform to support the world’s premier cloud computing environment, then this is the job for you.

Systems Development Engineers in the team are comfortable navigating Linux distribution development down to the Linux Kernel. They implement and maintain automation that allows the team to reliably build, test, and deploy Linux Kernels. They help diagnose kernel issues, identify and adapt upstream changes to apply them to our builds.

The ideal individual for this role will be comfortable with the Linux Kernel and understand how to develop in languages such as C and Python in a Linux environment. Experience with Linux package management, version control systems, automated build processes, and software unit testing are a must. Knowledge in Linux kernel internals is beneficial for this role. An understanding of and experience in contributing to open source projects is a plus, as many of the activities include an upstream component.

Key job responsibilities
– Development and maintain automation to help 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 is responsible for the design and maintenance of all of Amazon’s core compute platforms, with a special focus on EC2, the Elastic Compute Cloud that is the basis for much of Amazon Web Services (AWS). We’re also responsible for tools associated with the performance characterization, qualification, build and deployment of our Linux platforms.

The Amazon Linux Kernel team is responsible for the providing secure, reliable, robust and performant kernel for EC2 platforms. The Amazon Linux Kernel is our flagship product.

Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 4+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
– 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
– Experience troubleshooting in a Linux/Unix environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

USA, WA, Seattle