Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Kernel/Hypervisor Engineer (AWS): Developing and operating low-level software for EC2 Live Migration with an accent on kernel-level programming and hypervisor architecture. Focus on building reliable, scalable server-side technology to enable seamless instance migration across physical hosts in a large-scale cloud environment.

Location: Dresden, Germany

Company

hirify.global Web Services (AWS) is a leading global cloud platform provider, powering businesses ranging from startups to Global 500 companies with a comprehensive suite of infrastructure and platform services.

What you will do

• Design and develop low-level software for Live Migration in EC2 using C.
• Write high-quality, reliable, and efficient code for kernel and hypervisor layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug and resolve complex system issues.
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of software releases.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team technical standards.
• Engage in on-call rotations to ensure the operational stability of production services.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in C.
• Experience developing code for the Linux Kernel and/or hypervisors (e.g., device drivers, ISR).
• Solid understanding of computer architecture.
• Experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, testing, and operations.
• Experience designing or architecting reliable and scalable systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to work-life harmony and flexible working culture.
• Access to extensive mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career development resources.
• Inclusive team environment with company-sponsored affinity groups.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, industry-leading cloud infrastructure.