Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 VPC networking , EC2 VPC

Amazon Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer for EC2 VPC networking based in San Francisco, CA. The role involves designing secure, scalable networking solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and improving development processes. Candidates should have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and 2 years in design or architecture, particularly in embedded development using C/C++. A Bachelor's degree in computer science is preferred. The salary ranges from $143,700 to $194,400 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.
• Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design, scoping, implementation, and integration testing of new features.
• Design and build secure and scalable services for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Mentor junior engineers in designing and developing scalable code.

Skills

Embedded development in C/C++

Software development life cycle

Design patterns

Reliability

Scaling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 VPC networking, EC2 VPC

Job ID: 10400003 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Overview

We’re at an exciting juncture to redefine the future of EC2 networking for Cloud Computing in 2025. We’re expanding our team and looking for talented engineers to join our VPC Dataplane team. The team owns the software-defined networking (SDN) dataplane stack, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions that impact millions of customers across industries such as Machine Learning, Cloud Gaming, Health, Fintech, and Video Streaming.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design, scoping, implementation, and integration testing of new features that run on the EC2 Nitro System.
• Design and build secure and scalable services to enable monitoring, diagnostics, and automated recovery.
• Design and build next-generation hardware/software validation platforms that enable efficient CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and define requirements, design system architectures, and implement robust and scalable solutions.
• Continuously improve development processes, tools, and automation to enhance productivity and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers with scoping, design, and developing scalable and maintainable code.

About the team

The team works in a diverse environment with software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. We focus on high standards for safety and security, infinite capacity, and inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
• Experience in embedded development in C/C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Location: San Diego, CA, USA – Base salary range: $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually (final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location).