Sr Linux Kernel Embedded Engineer, AWS Nitro Team

- 8+ years of experience in embedded SW development
- Strong programming language skills in C, Python, etc.
- Deep understanding of Linux kernel (drivers, networking, I/O, monitoring)
- Experience with HW/SW interfaces
- B.A. / BSc. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

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. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, is looking for talented engineers to help us develop a semiconductor platform based on a revolutionary architecture.

Key job responsibilities
The Linux Kernel development team is looking for a talented Linux kernel expert with experience in embedded systems, to join us in building the high-end AWS NITRO system. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the top technologies powering the world’s largest cloud provider, in a dynamic, open, fast-paced environment. As part of your role you will develop kernel drivers and share your code with the Linux community. This is a rare opportunity to develop code that runs at such a high scale, with strict reliability and security demands.

We are looking for candidates with the ability to thrive in an environment of complex software and hardware designs, someone who can take ownership and lead the development of key SW components.

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- Deep understanding of computer architecture.
- Experience with network driver development and protocols.
- Experience with SoC development life cycle Experience working in Linux environments
- Personal characteristics: Team player, highly motivated and committed, passionate about SW development, a fast learner, and willing to work in a dynamic environment

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