Software Development Engineer - EKS, AWS Controllers for Kubernetes

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer II for the Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) team in Seattle. You will design fault-tolerant controllers that enable Kubernetes to manage AWS resources at scale, and contribute to code generation, testing, and release automation.

You will collaborate with a diverse team, mentor others, and help shape the future of containerized computing across AWS services.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop new service controllers and ensure upkeep of existing ones to facilitate AWS resources integration with Kubernetes.
• Enhance code generation, testing infrastructure, and automation pipelines for controller development, testing, and releases.
• Engage with the community to gather insights and requirements and collaborate on design/implementation of upcoming controllers and features.
• Build tools and systems around our controllers to improve user experience and manage AWS resources in Kubernetes environments.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Containers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you love decomposing problems to develop products that impact millions of people around the world? Would you enjoy identifying, defining, and building software solutions that revolutionize how businesses operate?

The EKS team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Software Development Engineer II to build, deliver, and maintain complex products that delight our customers and raise our performance bar. You’ll design fault‑tolerant systems that run at massive scale as we continue to innovate best‑in‑class services and applications in the AWS Cloud.

Join the innovative team at Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) where we are focusing on the integration of Kubernetes with AWS through the AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK). ACK enables users to define and utilize AWS service resources directly from Kubernetes, streamlining the management of cloud native applications. With ACK, managing supporting capabilities such as databases or message queues becomes ‘kube‑fied’, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of Kubernetes workloads.

As a member of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of containerized computing, enabling our customers to leverage the full potential of Kubernetes and AWS services seamlessly.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop new service controllers and ensure the upkeep of existing ones to facilitate AWS resources integration with Kubernetes.
• Enhance our code generation processes, testing infrastructure, and automation pipelines to streamline controller development, testing, and release procedures.
• Engage closely with our community and customers to gather insights and requirements and collaborating on the design and implementation of upcoming controllers and features.
• Build innovative tools and systems around our controllers to improve the overall user experience, simplifying AWS resource management within Kubernetes environments.

About the team

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge‑sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one‑on‑one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

About AWS

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.

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 & 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

• 1+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Kubernetes, Docker or containers ecosystem, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities and experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems

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