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Software Development Engineer - EC2, Outposts, EC2 Outposts

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role is for a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts, focusing on managing network routes and configurations for hybrid cloud solutions. The team operates like a start-up within a large enterprise, encouraging innovation and technical growth. Candidates will engage in software-defined networking and low-level programming while ensuring system reliability. The position includes on-call responsibilities and emphasizes a culture of mentorship and work-life balance.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
  • 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
  • 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications
  • 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage network routes that enable communication between Outpost and its associated AWS Region
  • Perform transformations and validations on packets to and from the AWS Region
  • Set up and manage network configurations for Outpost services
  • Conduct packet inspections and manage the logical interconnect virtual router
  • Support own code in production and participate in code reviews
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and improve system reliability

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.

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