EFA Network Software Engineer I, Annapurna Labs
AmazonEFA Network Software Engineer I, Annapurna Labs
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/23/2026
Compensation
$110,500 - $160,000 per year
Job description
This role involves writing high-performance code in C for open source projects that support the Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) for Machine Learning and High-Performance Computing on AWS. The team focuses on developing innovative networking solutions and providing expert-level support to major AI companies. As part of a fast-paced group within Annapurna Labs, you will contribute to the software stack while emphasizing automation and customer needs. The position offers opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in C through coursework, projects, or internship experience.
- Familiarity with systems programming concepts including memory management and performance optimization.
- Experience with source control systems like Git, code reviews, and build processes.
- Contributions to open source projects such as Libfabric or Open MPI.
- Coursework or experience in computer networking, including protocols and latency optimization.
- Experience writing performance-critical code with a focus on minimizing instruction count and occupancy.
- Familiarity with High-Performance Computing or Machine Learning infrastructure concepts.
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including testing and operations.
Responsibilities
- Write the highest-performing code in C for multiple open source projects supporting EFA.
- Work with multiple teams to invent new APIs for advanced networking concepts in the cloud.
- Analyze customer needs to develop innovative solutions for software stack occupancy.
- Create comprehensive tests to drive the development of new features and prevent regressions.
- Collaborate with the ML Infrastructure team to ensure product performance on large machine clusters.
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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