Amazon Lab126, a subsidiary of Amazon.com founded in 2004, is at the forefront of consumer electronics innovation. Known for creating the Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo, Lab126 continues to push boundaries in hardware development. They're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Device OS team, focusing on Linux graphics features implementation. This role combines low-level system programming with consumer electronics development, requiring expertise in Linux kernel, graphics, and drivers.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $151,300 to $261,500, reflecting Amazon's commitment to attracting top talent. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for platform bring-up, graphics feature development, and working closely with hardware teams and partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers who want to impact millions of users through innovative consumer electronics. The role requires strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including mentoring team members and driving technical discussions with vendors. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology, developing features across both application and kernel levels, particularly in the graphics domain.
The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of professional software development experience, strong programming skills, and experience leading design or architecture of systems. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and financial benefits, making this an attractive opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.