Senior Software Development Engineer, Nitro OS

Company: Lab126
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION If you are an experienced systems software developer who is passionate about building the platform to support the world---s premier cloud computing environment, then this is the job for you. EC2 Nitro team is responsible for the design and maintenance of all of Amazons core compute platforms, with a special focus on EC2, the Elastic Compute Cloud that is the basis for much of Amazon Web Services (AWS). We own developing kernel features, platform bringups and tooling associated with the performance characterization, qualification, build and deployment of our Linux based Nitro Operating System for ARM SoC Nitro Cards. See this reinvent presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?vrUY-00yFlE4 for details. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to drive product and operational excellence in this strategically significant domain. Software Development Engineers work with technical leaders to refine technical direction, and then follow through with detailed analysis, designs, and superior code. They are equally comfortable leading small, focused project teams as well as making major direct contributions to the project. They deliver features with minimal direct oversight. The baseline individual for this role will be entirely comfortable with the Linux operating system concepts and demonstrate development skills in languages such as C, C++, Python, and Lua in a Linux environment. Experience with Linux package management, version control systems, automated build processes, and software unit testing are a must. An understanding of and experience in contributing to open source projects is a plus. Specific in depth knowledge of the use, design, and development of Linux operating system internals, including the kernel and hypervisor is required for this role. This team creates the very core of the cloud, and is directly responsible for radically changing and improving the way that people use computers - come help us make history BASIC QUALIFICATIONS -- BA/BS in Computer Engineering or Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. -- At least 5 years of industry experience on Linux. -- Proficiency in using the typical Linux toolbox of open source software and management tools. -- Skilled in at least two of C, BASH, Python, or Lua. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -- Experience using the typical Linux toolbox of open source software and management tools. -- Experience developing Linux modules, baremetal software, firmware, bootloaders, board bringups. -- MS or PhD in Computer Science. -- 10 years of industry experience focused on Linux with extensive embedded, device emulation, virtualization, and/or kernel experience. -- 8 years as a senior team lead -- A solid understanding of Linux networking. -- Experience working with the open source community. -- Experience with distributed systems architecture and related technologies.

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