Senior Software Dev Engineer, EC2 Nitro, EC2 Nitro (AWS)

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Software Dev Engineer to drive development for EC2 Nitro platforms in Seattle. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to advance virtualization tech, ML integration, and performance optimizations.

The role requires strong CS fundamentals, expertise in C/C++ or Rust in Linux, and experience with build, testing, and source control workflows. Equal opportunity employer; comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development.
• 5+ years of programming in at least one language.
• 5+ years leading design/architecture of systems.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead.

Responsibilities

• Develop EC2 Nitro software platforms and tools.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams across domains.
• Lead design discussions, reviews, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Skills

5+ years dev

C/C++ or Rust

Linux development

Mentor / tech lead

System design & architecture

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Software Dev Engineer, EC2 Nitro, EC2 Nitro

Job ID: 10570521 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The EC2 Nitro platform powers the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most feature-rich cloud computing environment. Designed by AWS from the ground up, Nitro leverages a fully customized stack of hardware, firmware, and software to deliver unparalleled virtualization at a global scale. Within the EC2 Nitro organization, the MLS team is tasked with developing the next generation of EC2 Supercomputers, optimized for high-performance training and inference workloads.

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to drive development for new EC2 machine learning platforms. In this role, the engineer will work with a broad and deep group of technical teams that develop hardware, firmware, systems and application software etc.

The ideal candidate is expected to have solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, and expertise in C/C++ or Rust development in a Linux environment. Experience with Linux package management, version control systems, automated build processes, and software unit testing are required. In-depth knowledge of ML frameworks and cluster management is highly preferred.

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

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