Embedded SDE II, HW Compute Group

Amazon.com, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$165,200.0 - $223,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Code Review Software Design Patterns Linux Linux on Embedded Systems Linux Kernel Performance Tuning Software Engineering Information Technology Build Process Software Coding Software Version Control

Job description

As a Linux Kernel and Board Support Package (BSP) Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux BSPs for embedded systems. Key focus areas include customizing and configuring Linux kernels, drivers, and modules for specific hardware platforms, as well as optimizing system performance, triaging and resolving system-level issues, and providing support during the integration and production phases. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system bring-up and enablement., Design, develop, and maintain Linux BSPs for embedded systems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize system functionalities within the BSPs.
  • Customize and configure Linux kernels, drivers, and modules for specific hardware platforms.
  • Optimize system performance, including boot time, power consumption, and resource utilization.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and performance analysis for new features and technologies.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and user guides.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in embedded Linux development.

Requirements

5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

Benefits & conditions

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 - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

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