Kernel Development Engineer, Amazon Linux Kernel

Job Description

Join the Amazon Linux Team and work on the development and management of various services in AWS, including the Amazon Linux Kernel.

Requirements

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Deep knowledge in Linux kernel internals

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS
• Implement technical direction in work with upstream Linux community
• Provide detailed analysis and changes for reported kernel issues

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)