Software Dev Engineer - Embedded Development (Linux), AWS

Amazon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Ireland is seeking a Software Development Engineer - Embedded Development (Linux) to design, develop, and optimise virtualization components for serverless and container workloads. You will contribute to Firecracker and related hypervisor tech, and help build virtualization infrastructure powering AWS services in a large distributed environment.

You should be pursuing a Bachelor's in CS/CE/DS, with Linux/C/C++ experience, and be on track to graduate around Aug-Nov 2026 or recently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/CE/DS or related STEM fields.
• Experience with Linux, C/C++, kernel, and device drivers.
• Graduation between Aug 2026 and Nov 2026 or within the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise VMMs for serverless and container workloads.
• Contribute to Firecracker and related open-source hypervisor technologies.
• Build and maintain virtualization infrastructure powering AWS Lambda, Aurora, and other AWS services.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Skills

C/C++

Linux systems

Networking concepts

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/DS

Tools

VMware

Hypervisors

Xen

Job description

Software Dev Engineer - Embedded Development (Linux), AWS

Job ID: 10502389 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first-hand. The challenges SDEs solve at Amazon are meaningful and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As an SDE-I, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers. We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimisevirtual machine monitors (VMMs) for serverless and container workloads
• Contribute to Firecracker and related open-source hypervisor technologies running at global scale
• Build and maintain virtualisation infrastructure powering AWS Lambda, Aurora, and other AWS services
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
• Experience with Networking: C, Firmware, Hardware, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Computer Architecture, or Operating Systems
• Experience with Linux: Firmware, Shell Scripting, Scripting Efficiency, or Linux, and C++
• Experience with C, C++, Firmware, Device Driver, Linux, ARM, Bare-Metal, or Kernel
• Experience with Linux, System Integration, Networking, Operating Systems Kernels, Multi-threading, or Microprocessors and/or microcontrollers
• Expected graduation between August 2026 - November 2026, OR graduated within the last 24 months
• Completed Bachelor's and/or Masters degree in specified fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with virtualization (Hypervisors, VMware, Xen)
• Knowledge of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Rust, Java, C/C++), and a solid understanding of the Linux operating system
• Experience in performant kernel development (CUTLASS, FlashInfer), or experience writing low level drivers
• Experience with designing and building applications using container and serverless technologies
• Familiarity with systems programming in a large-scale distributed environment

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