Senior Linux Kernel Developer, Amazon Linux

Job ID: 2458578 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. - B02Come build the future of Linux at Amazon with the Amazon Linux Team! We are looking for a Senior Linux Kernel Developer.Senior Kernel Development Engineers are technical leaders that provide technical direction, and then follow through with detailed analysis, designs, and code that meets the upstream community bar. They are equally comfortable leading small, focused project teams as well as making major direct contributions to the project. They deliver features with minimal direct oversight.The baseline individual for this role will be comfortable with the Linux Kernel and understand how to develop in languages such as C, Assembly and Python in a Linux environment. Experience with Linux package management, version control systems, automated build processes, and automated testing are a must. Specific in depth knowledge of the use, design, and development of Linux operating system internals is required for this role.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.Key job responsibilities

Help deliver secure, stable, and performant Linux kernel builds to our customer.Drive operational improvements and influence the team's development roadmap.Review code from peers and provide feedback.Mentor and develop junior engineers and perform interviews.About the teamThe successful candidate will be joining the Amazon Linux Kernel team in AWS EC2. The Kernel and Operating System group is responsible for the design and maintenance 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 providing secure, reliable, robust and performant kernel for EC2 platforms.Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.Previous contribution to the Linux kernel, in the form of code, fixes, and upstream reviews.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.Handling security issues in the Linux kernel.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.

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