Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 VPC networking , EC2 VPC

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

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for EC2 VPC networking in San Francisco. This role involves designing and implementing features for the EC2 Nitro System, with responsibilities spanning development, collaboration, and mentoring of junior engineers. Candidates must have 3+ years of software development experience, preferably in embedded development with C/C++, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. The annual salary range is $143,700 to $194,400, with a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Knowledge of system performance and parallel computing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design and implementation of new features for EC2.
• Collaborate with teams to design system architectures.
• Mentor junior engineers on design and development.

Skills

Embedded development in C/C++

Software development life cycle

System design and architecture

Memory management

Parallel computing principles

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 VPC networking

Job ID: 10400003 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We’re at an exciting juncture to redefine the future of EC2 networking for Cloud Computing in 2025. To achieve these ambitious goals, we’re expanding our team and looking for talented engineers like you to be part of this journey.

You will be part of a team that owns the software-defined networking (SDN) dataplane stack that powers EC2 networking across diverse industries like Machine Learning, Cloud Gaming, Health, Fintech, and Video Streaming. Our work impacts millions of customers globally, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions at incredible scale.

Our networking stack implements features such as elastic network interfaces, firewalls (security groups), routing, monitoring, and hardware acceleration where we continuously push the bounds on performance.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with experience in System Software / Embedded software, Cloud Computing, and Networking to join our VPC Dataplane team. This role will span multiple technology areas, providing an opportunity to innovate across a variety of platforms and systems.

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.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• 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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually.