Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Linux Core Engineering

Come build the future of Linux at Amazon with the Amazon Linux Team! If you are an experienced software engineer who is passionate about building the platform to support the world's premier cloud computing environment, then this is the job for you. The Amazon Linux team is responsible for the design and maintenance of all of Amazon's core compute platforms, with a special focus on EC2, the Elastic Compute Cloud that is the basis for much of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Key responsibilities:

• Automate tasks related to building and testing Amazon Linux at scale.
• Maintain software packages distributed in Amazon Linux.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by both internal and external customers.

You will learn how open-source software is packaged and delivered within a Linux operating system, how OS updates are delivered to customers, and what tooling they have access to. This knowledge will guide you in making suggestions to improve processes.

The team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, fostering an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Senior engineers enjoy mentoring more junior engineers and those from non-traditional backgrounds through one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews.

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications. The organization provides ongoing events and learning experiences, including Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, to foster a culture of inclusion.

Work-life harmony is valued, with flexibility as part of the working culture. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in the lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in the highest geographic market, with additional compensation potentially including equity, sign-on payments, and a full range of benefits.