Software Development Engineer II, Software Defined Networking

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Dental coverage

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II for the Software Defined Infrastructure team in Austin, TX. You will design and optimize SONiC-based network software, build automation and telemetry, and collaborate with hardware vendors to enable platform bring-up at scale.

Qualifications include 3+ years of professional software development, embedded C/C++, and a Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent. Expect full-time duties with a competitive benefits package and RSU/sign-on components.

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 programming with at least one software programming language.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience in embedded development in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SONiC networking features, platform services, and device drivers.
• Debug and optimize Linux-based networking systems across production deployments.
• Collaborate with hardware and ASIC vendors on platform bring-up, SAI integration, and SDK enablement.
• Build and improve telemetry pipelines, deployment automation, and operational tooling.
• Drive software quality through CI/CD, automated testing, and firmware hardening.
• Work across software, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver production-ready networking solutions.

Skills

C++

Linux

Networking

Embedded development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, Software Defined Networking

Job ID: 10450346 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) team is building Amazon's next-generation networking platform replacing proprietary vendor switches with cost-optimized white-box hardware running SONiC, an open-source network operating system. SDI delivers scalable, reliable, and secure network infrastructure powering Amazon Robotics workcells and large-scale Fulfillment Center deployments, with approximately 1,600 switches in production across the fleet.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer with expertise in C++, Linux systems, and networking software to help accelerate SDI's platform capabilities and support Amazon's 2026 deployment goals. You will develop and optimize SONiC-based network software, build automation and telemetry systems, drive platform integrations with ASIC vendors, and improve operational reliability across distributed network infrastructure at scale.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and develop SONiC networking features, platform services, and device drivers
• Debug and optimize Linux-based networking systems across production deployments
• Collaborate with hardware and ASIC vendors (Broadcom, Marvell) on platform bring-up, SAI integration, and SDK enablement
• Build and improve telemetry pipelines, deployment automation, and operational tooling
• Drive software quality through CI/CD, automated testing, and firmware hardening
• Work across software, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver production-ready networking solutions

A day in the life

An engineer on this team would be working with the Network engineers on the Local Area Network (LAN) team and the Wireless Engineering team on creating and improving tools. Working with deployment engineering to create and improve the site build and decommission processes additionally creating automation to allow reducing the time involved in those activities.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• 3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 4. 401(k) Plan

At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

About the team

The engineer joining this team will be part of an organization that owns over 450,000 access points bridging 1.4 million customer devices, and over 200,000 network devices ( over 9,000,000 ports) across more then 2,400 active sites. We partner with Network, Software and Systems Engineers to deliver automation for building and decommissioning the network infrastructure. Additionally create new tools or improve existing ones for network operators. The team plans to create a new product that would allow teams to visualize the cost incurred on various aspects of the infrastructure.

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 programming with at least one software programming language
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 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

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 .

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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