Embedded SDE II, HW Compute Group

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.

Key job responsibilities
- 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.

Basic Qualifications

- 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

Preferred Qualifications

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

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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USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually