Runtime/Driver Software Development Engineer, Neuron Runtime
AmazonRuntime/Driver Software Development Engineer, Neuron Runtime
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/13/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
This position is for a Software Engineer on the AWS Neuron SDK team, focusing on developing software for AWS's machine learning accelerators. The role requires a deep understanding of Linux and device drivers, as well as experience with hardware-based accelerator platforms. The engineer will work on defining key interfaces and developing the runtime stack and driver for the accelerator. This fast-paced role involves collaboration with thought-leaders and a commitment to improving product performance and quality.
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 and testing
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience in computer architecture
- Experience writing low level drivers
Responsibilities
- Define key interfaces for the software that interacts with hardware accelerators
- Develop the runtime stack and driver that manages the accelerator
- Work in pre-silicon environments to enhance Runtime Software Stack readiness
- Create validation content to check out hardware and silicon features
- Collaborate with team members to improve product performance and quality
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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