The Software Development Engineer position at AWS focuses on developing embedded software for advanced hardware solutions, specifically targeting 400G+ connectivity. The role involves working with a diverse team of engineers to create scalable, high-assurance embedded systems. Candidates will engage in a collaborative environment that emphasizes mentorship and career growth. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and involves integrating software with custom hardware.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.
• 2+ years of experience with at least one system programming language such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
• 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Rust.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cryptographic algorithms and protocols.

• Develop embedded software using Rust and integrate with third-party libraries.
• Develop low-level drivers for ARM and RISC-V targets, Linux drivers, and kernel modules.
• Implement cryptographic and security requirements from government standards into embedded software designs.
• Collaborate with design and system engineers to perform tradeoffs and implement solutions.
• Participate in design meetings to plan development and review peer designs.
• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop tests using CI/CD pipelines.
• Debug issues across the hardware/software boundary including RTL, firmware, and driver interactions.

• 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.