Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer, EC2 Core Compute

Amazon.com, Inc.

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Berlin, Germany

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2 days ago

Full-time

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Description

AWS EC2 Core Compute is hiring an experienced Kernel & Hypervisor Engineer to work on its virtualization stack in Berlin. You build the lowest layer of the AWS software stack, developing the EC2 Nitro Hypervisor, operating hardware and off-host software components, and engineering new EC2 Nitro instance families. The role covers the full software development lifecycle (design, testing and deployment) and driving operational excellence and the team's technology roadmap. You collaborate with hardware, software and firmware teams worldwide to build secure, performant virtualization technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Professional experience working on the Linux kernel
Professional experience in C programming
Proficiency in at least one CPU architecture such as x86 or ARM
Understanding of operating system internals

Experience Level

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Benefits

Flexible schedule

Inclusive team culture

Mentorship and career growth

Work-life balance

📍 Life in Berlin

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Population

3.6M

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Quality of Life

8.0

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English Friendly

9.0

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Tech Scene

9.0

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International

10.0

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Public Transport

9.0

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Bikeability

9.0

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Air Quality

6.0

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Green Spaces

7.0

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Car Free

8.0

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About Berlin

•Creative and tech hub
•Diverse neighborhoods
•Excellent public transport

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Climate

•Continental climate
•Cold winters
•Mild summers
•Four distinct seasons

❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C

☀️1625 sunshine hours/year

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Safety

•Generally safe
•Higher petty crime than Munich
•Some areas less safe at night

Overall:7.0

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Healthcare

•Good hospital network
•Charité is world-renowned
•Wait times can vary

Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0

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Culture

•World-class museums
•Vibrant art scene
•Rich history

10.0

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Nightlife

•Famous club scene
•Diverse nightlife
•24/7 culture

10.0

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Recreation

•Many parks
•Lakes
•Tiergarten
•Active outdoor scene

8.0

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Cost of Living

•More affordable than Munich
•Prices rising rapidly
•Still cheaper than many European capitals

🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231

⚡ Utilities:€220

🛒 Groceries:€280

🍽️ Dining out:€16

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Job Type:Full-time

Experience:Mid-level

Posted:2 days ago

Amazon.com, Inc.

Germany: Berlin

The world's largest online retailer and leading cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, ~31% global market share), operating across e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, AI/ML, advertising, logistics, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Processing ~$830 billion in GMV annually with 1.57 million+ employees across 40+ countries, Amazon connects hundreds of millions of customers with millions of sellers through its marketplace platform, while AWS powers over 90% of Fortune 100 companies.

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