Senior Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer, EC2 Core Compute
Core
Building the lowest layer of the AWS software stack, specifically developing the EC2 Nitro Hypervisor, operating hardware and off-host software components, and engineering new EC2 Nitro instance families.
Role type
Senior Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
EC2 Nitro Hypervisor, new EC2 instance families, virtualization components
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Virtualization
Required skills
Kernel development, Hypervisor engineering, System architecture, Design patterns, Reliability engineering, Scaling, Mentorship, End-to-end SDLC ownership, Automation
Preferred skills
Full SDLC experience, Code reviews, Source control management, Build processes, Testing, Operations
Technologies
EC2 Nitro, Virtualization software stack, Hardware components
Responsibilities
Take end-to-end ownership of the software development life cycle for virtualization components, Drive operational excellence to improve hypervisor quality, Drive and influence the technological roadmap, Mentor other engineers, Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams globally
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities