Software Development Engineer, EC2 Nitro Instance Networking

Job Description

Join the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Instance Networking team to shape the future of cloud networking and make a direct impact on network performance, security, and reliability at massive scale.

Requirements

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Linux operating system and low-level C development knowledge

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize core networking infrastructure for secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity on the EC2 platform
• Contribute to engineering solutions across high-performance systems development and distributed analytics platforms
• Develop software in various technical domains including packet processing, analytics platforms, automated testing, and security mechanisms
• Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize software performance and ensure compatibility
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver networking capabilities supporting new platform launches and customer requirements
• Participate in engineering practices balancing rapid innovation with operational excellence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)