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Sr. Linux Kernel Engineer, Amazon Linux

Amazon Web Services

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  1. Why do you want to join Amazon Web Services?
  2. What is your experience with Linux? Tell me one thing you learned the hard way.
  3. Walk me through a system you built. How was it designed, and what would you change now?
  4. Tell me about a hard bug you tracked down. How did you find the cause?
  5. How do you decide what to test, and what does good code review look like to you?

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Amazon Linux is the operating system distribution on which Amazon, AWS services and many enterprise customers run on. The Linux kernel provides the core functionality, security boundaries, and performance Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team - A history of Linux kernel development, low level device driver development, or equivalent Preferred: - Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles - Experience with open source tools and resources 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. m/w/d 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.

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