Senior Linux Kernel Engineer — Server Firmware

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Linux Kernel Engineer to join the server firmware team and drive patching, kernel development, and deployment across millions of servers globally.

You will ensure the kernel stays current, secure, and compliant with strict SLAs, powering AWS infrastructure for AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate has deep Linux kernel internals expertise, driver development, and embedded Linux experience.

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 of new and existing systems experience.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Linux kernel

Device drivers

Embedded Linux

Firmware development

Kernel patching

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Linux Kernel Engineer to join the server firmware team and drive patching, kernel development, and deployment across millions of servers globally.

You will ensure the kernel stays current, secure, and compliant with strict SLAs, powering AWS infrastructure for AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate has deep Linux kernel internals expertise, driver development, and embedded Linux experience.