AmazonSr. eSDE - BSPLinux, HW Compute Group
Amazon is hiring a Sr. eSDE - BSPLinux, HW Compute Group in Sunnyvale, United States. It pays $193k-$262k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Linux Kernel and embedded systems.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
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Design and develop embedded Linux software, kernel drivers, and firmware for next-generation hardware devices.
You will be responsible for the development of real-time embedded firmware and embedded Linux software that implements security controls for the platform.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C/C++ code for embedded systems
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in kernel drivers, BSP, and OS framework integration
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to problems found during product integration and in the field
- Develop and implement low-level embedded software including kernel device drivers, network stack components, platform porting, and other system-level programming activities
- Develop and customize BSP, graphics drivers, and platform ports for next-generation devices
- Develop, port, and test software and firmware layers within the Linux kernel and associated frameworks
- Maintain code quality, organization, and test automation
- Develop and maintain technical documentation
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
- Participate in code and design reviews
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Deep understanding of operating system internals including process scheduling, memory management, interrupt handling, and device I/O
- Experience with Linux kernel performance profiling and optimization across the full stack (user space, kernel space, driver layer, and hardware interfaces)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually
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- Tell me about a project where embedded systems was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where kernel drivers was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where bsp was part of your work. What did you do?
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