Kernel / Hypervisor Engineer, Firecracker

Join us at AWS Lambda in Dublin, Ireland, building Firecracker - the open-source virtual machine monitor (VMM) purpose-built for serverless and container workloads. Firecracker runs at global scale as Basic qualifications: - Experience (non-internship) in professional software development - Hands-on experience with low-level systems programming (e.g., kernel, hypervisor, firmware, or embedded systems) - Proficiency in at least one systems language: C, C++, or Rust - Solid understanding of Linux internals (syscalls, memory management, process Experience with virtualization technologies (KVM, Xen, QEMU, or similar) Preferred: - Experience with Rust in production systems - Contributions to open-source projects (kernel, hypervisor, or systems tooling) - Experience with device emulation or virtio - Familiarity with hardware-assisted virtualization (Intel VT-x, AMD-V, or Arm virtualization extensions) - Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization at the systems level (perf, ftrace, eBPF) - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.