Manager, Software Development, EC2 Core Compute
Core
Lead the Nitro Hypervisor team to own security, compliance, and host kernel upgrades for EC2 instances, ensuring fleet-wide security posture and upstream Linux contributions.
Role type
Senior Manager, Low-level Systems & Security
Builds
Secure hypervisor features, host kernel upgrades, and automation for fleet-scale security operations
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Virtualization / Kernel Security
Required skills
Operating systems expertise, Linux kernel development, Security engineering, Team leadership, Product roadmap planning, Incident response management, Upstream community engagement, Automation design, Stakeholder communication, Agile methodologies
Preferred skills
Virtualization system experience, Coordinated disclosure handling, Compliance audit regimes (e.g., FedRAMP)
Technologies
Linux Kernel, Nitro Hypervisor, x86, Graviton
Responsibilities
Own host kernel upgrades to current long-term-support versions; Drive upstream-first development strategy; Strengthen hypervisor security posture and isolation; Coordinate response to embargoed security reports; Manage CVE tracking and remediation at fleet scale; Create vision and roadmap for the team; Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC