This position is for a Software Engineer on Amazon's ASBX Astra ADC team in Herndon, VA, focusing on developing foundational services for software deployment and operation. The role involves working in secure environments and requires strong Linux and networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate will enjoy coding and solving complex problems while improving the builder experience for Amazon's engineers. The team values a fun work culture and encourages innovative thinking to enhance processes at scale.

• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP certification.
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience designing or architecting systems.
• 4+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, and operating systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ruby, or Java.
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology.

• Review deployment health across isolated regions and check alarms.
• Conduct code reviews for automation fixes and participate in design discussions.
• Troubleshoot deployment pipeline issues and implement fixes.
• Operate services at scale in air-gapped environments.
• Drive cross-partition deployment parity and build automation solutions.
• Engage in deep-dive troubleshooting and technical post-mortem discussions.

• 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.