Amazon
Senior Software Development Engineer - Linux Kernel, AWS Hardware Engineering
$168K–$262K
Seattle, WA +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Portland, OR
Cupertino, CA - Experience
- 5+ years for each of the three basic qualification areas; preferred: 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
About the job
Develop and deploy Linux kernel and server firmware solutions for AWS servers, focusing on patching, security, reliability, and fleet-wide operations.
What you'll do
- Lead kernel patching, code development, version adoption, and firmware deployment across AWS servers.
- Design and deliver secure, scalable firmware solutions through production deployment while minimizing customer impact.
- Collaborate with hardware and cross-functional teams, evaluate technologies, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
- 5+ years programming in at least one software programming language.
- 5+ years leading design or architecture of new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
Pay
USD 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 annually base salary (USA, CA, Cupertino); USD 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 annually base salary (USA, CO, Denver); USD 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 annually base salary (USA, OR, Portland); USD 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 annually base salary (USA, WA, Seattle)
Tools
Linux kernel, embedded Linux
AI focus
The role supports AWS infrastructure and servers powering AI/ML workloads; no specific AI development duties are stated.
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