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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer, AWS, EC2 Live Migration - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc - **Location:** Dresden, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Device Drivers, Hypervisor, Linux Kernel, Productivity Software, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e3a39b650c2c8e8 ## About the Role * Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems * Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations * Experience in computer architecture * Strong programming skills in C. * Experience developing code for the Linux Kernel and/or hypervisors. E.g. device drivers, working with ISR, etc., * Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent ## Description We are looking for a highly motivated low level Software Development Engineer to join our EC2 Live Migration team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing software at the kernel and hypervisor level. In this role, you will work with a team of experienced engineers to build, maintain, and operate our server-side technology that enables Live Migration in EC2. The role involves working with low-level technologies and pushing the limits of what is possible in cloud computing. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations - from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you'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. Key job responsibilities * Design and develop low-level software for Live Migration in EC2 (mainly in C). * Write high-quality code that is reliable, scalable, and efficient. * Work closely with multiple teams to identify, debug, and resolve issues in a timely manner. * Conduct testing and debugging of software releases. * Actively participate in code reviews and provide feedback to team members. * Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of new features. * Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing. A day in the life At Amazon, we highly value Ownership. As a Software Development Engineer, you will take responsibility for designing, implementing, and delivering projects in a timely manner. Given our strategic position, execution requires daily collaboration with peers at various sites around the world. Being a team player is a must! We care about your career growth. We will find and assign you projects that fit your experience and help you grow your career. We do not split development and operations. As part of this role, you will be part of an on-call rotation. 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