Lead Linux Kernel Engineer, AWS Server Firmware

Amazon; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 168.000 - 227.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Amazon in Seattle is seeking an experienced Linux Kernel Engineer to lead kernel patching and firmware initiatives for AWS server infrastructure powering AI/ML workloads. You will architect, implement, and deploy firmware across a massive global fleet, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with hardware, validation, and software teams.

The role emphasizes driving kernel internals expertise, device driver development, and embedded Linux solutions, with mentorship and

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop firmware solutions for AWS servers, contributing to server designs that power millions of customer workloads.
• Lead the complete development lifecycle from initial conception through production deployment, ensuring robust and scalable firmware implementations across our massive server fleet.
• Architect and implement firmware deployment strategies that minimize customer impact while maintaining the highest standards of security and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, validation teams, software services to optimize functionality and performance.
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on AWS infrastructure, making recommendations for adoption and integration into our firmware stack.
• Drive technical solutions for problems, balancing security requirements, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
• Tailor firmware solutions specifically for the AWS environment, ensuring seamless integration with our unique infrastructure requirements and operational workflows.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.

Conocimientos

Linux kernel internals

Device driver development

Embedded Linux

Kernel patching

Firmware development

Mentor / tech lead

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Amazon in Seattle is seeking an experienced Linux Kernel Engineer to lead kernel patching and firmware initiatives for AWS server infrastructure powering AI/ML workloads. You will architect, implement, and deploy firmware across a massive global fleet, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with hardware, validation, and software teams.

The role emphasizes driving kernel internals expertise, device driver development, and embedded Linux solutions, with mentorship and