Software Development Engineer, Data Plane, Network Product Development
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, Data Plane, Network Product Development
AmazonLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/8/2026
Compensation
$165,200 - $223,600 per year
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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