Software Dev Engineer II, EC2 Nitro, EC2 Nitro

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on payments

RSUs (restricted stock units)

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle is seeking an experienced software engineer to drive development for EC2 machine learning platforms. You will work with hardware, firmware, systems and application software teams to build the next generation of EC2 Supercomputers for high‑performance training and inference workloads.

The ideal candidate has solid CS fundamentals and expertise in C/C++ or Rust on Linux, plus experience with Linux packaging, version control, build systems and unit testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design/architecture experience of large-scale systems.
• 1+ years designing and developing multi-threaded or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Develop EC2 machine learning platforms and related software.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems and application software teams across AWS.
• Apply solid CS fundamentals and expertise in C/C++ or Rust on Linux.

Skills

Software development

C/C++

Rust

Linux

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Job description

Description

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.

Description

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

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Mentorship and Career Growth

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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


• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field


• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

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 computer architecture, operating systems, and parallel computing

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

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 - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10402843