Software Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions; ADC Hardware & Software Team

Amazon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Denver, Colorado, specializing in embedded software for 400G+ solutions. The role requires experience with C/C++/Rust, a Bachelor’s degree, and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Your responsibilities will include developing software and low-level drivers, ensuring compliance with governmental security standards, and collaborating with engineers. You'll also benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.
• 2+ years of experience with system programming languages like C, C++, or Rust.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using Rust and integrate third party libraries.
• Implement cryptographic and security requirements into designs.
• Collaborate with design and system engineers on solutions.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++/Rust programming

Systems architecture

Government security standards

Networking and cryptography

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Application deadline: Jun 19, 2026

Are you interested in building embedded software for leading edge hardware to build end to end 400G+ solutions? Amazon is expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) connectivity and is looking for help.

AWS seeks a Software Development Engineer with experience developing embedded software on custom hardware including the most advanced FPGA SoCs. They will help develop, integrate, and test scalable high assurance embedded systems in the AWS technology ecosystem.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using Rust, and integrate with third party libraries to build end to end high assurance 400G+ solutions
• Develop low level drivers for ARM and RISC-V targets, Linux drivers and kernel modules, business logic, and scalable software solutions to interoperate with AWS services
• Implement cryptographic and security requirements from government standards into embedded software designs
• Implement keying functionality including key generation, establishment, distribution, storage, and zeroization in embedded software to meet government certification standards
• Collaborate with design and system engineers to perform tradeoffs and implement solutions for customers
• Participate in design meetings to plan development and review peer designs
• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop tests using CI/CD pipelines
• Debug issues across the hardware/software boundary including RTL, firmware, and driver interactions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 2+ years of experience with at least one system programming language such as C, C++, or Rust
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• 2+ years of experience in Rust
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cryptographic algorithms and protocols; knowledge of government security implementation assurance standards, evaluation methodologies, and approval processes

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

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you are applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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

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.