Software Development Engineer, Amazon Linux

Come build the future of Linux at Amazon with the Amazon Linux Team!If you are an experienced software developer who is passionate about building the platform to support the worldâ s premier cloud computing environment, then this is the job for you.• Utility Computing (UC)*AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations â from foundational services such as Amazonâ s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSâ s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, youâ ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.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). We're also responsible for tools associated with the performance characterization, qualification, build and deployment of our Linux platforms.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 and understand how to develop in languages such as C, C++, Python, and Ruby 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 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!10017Key job responsibilitiesThe 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). We're also responsible for tools associated with the performance characterization, qualification, build and deployment of our Linux platforms.A day in the life• *Why AWS• *Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldâ s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating â thatâ s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.• *Diverse Experiences**Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnâ t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donâ t let it stop you from applying.• *Work/Life Balance* *We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereâ s nothing we canâ t achieve in the cloud.About the team• *Inclusive Team Culture* *Here at AWS, itâ s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.• *Mentorship and Career Growth**Weâ re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthâ s Best Employer. Thatâ s why youâ ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.