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Software Development Engineer, Data Plane, Network Product Development

Amazon

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

$165,200 - $223,600 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

Amazon Web Services is seeking Software Development Engineers to develop advanced Linux-based networking platforms. The role involves working on embedded routing platforms that support one of the world's largest networks. You will join a diverse team of engineers and specialists focused on delivering high standards of safety and security while innovating in data center networking. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex problems and contribute to the core functionality of networking devices.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Develop state of the art Linux-based networking platforms
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the Kernel state and hardware state are synchronized
  • Work on packet forwarding in networking devices
  • Solve complex and impactful problems related to data center networking
  • Contribute to the innovation of AWS's global network infrastructure

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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