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Senior Java Runtime & JVM Compiler Engineer

AmazonSeattle, WAL5 SeniorNovember 4th, 2026
Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer to advance the Java runtime and OpenJDK ecosystem. You will analyze real production workloads, identify bottlenecks, and implement high-impact improvements to the compiler, GC, and core runtime subsystems. You will partner with Amazon Corretto teams and contribute upstream, while optimizing for performance across x86 and Graviton architectures. The role emphasizes deep systems work with measurable global impact.