Amazon
Software Development Engineer, AWS EC2 Virtual Private Cloud
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Job Description
- Req#: 2970621
The AWS EC2 Virtual Private Cloud team is at the forefront of revolutionizing cloud infrastructure, currently focused on re-engineering the VPC distribution plane to achieve performance comparable to on-premise bare metal solutions. At its core, the team is dedicated to developing sophisticated software-defined networks at scale, enabling customers to build secure, scalable, and highly available VPC environments. Engineers in this role will work extensively with modern programming languages, primarily utilizing Java and Rust for core application development, while leveraging Ruby and Python for automation tasks. The position involves building high-performance, low-latency backend systems using advanced database technologies such as Redis, JournalDB, and RocksDB, alongside proprietary Amazon tools. Team members will be deeply involved in the complete software development lifecycle, from architectural design to testing and deployment of features that impact millions of customers worldwide. The role requires expertise in developing specialized security solutions for cloud services, ensuring robust protection for customer workloads while maintaining seamless integration with other AWS services like S3 and EC2. Engineers will contribute to creating foundational services that underpin the fabric of the EC2 cloud that enable customers to manage their VPC infrastructure effectively. Technical challenges include optimizing service performance, enhancing scalability, and maintaining high availability. The team operates in an environment that encourages innovation and technical growth, with opportunities to work on complex problems that directly impact how businesses operate in the cloud. The position offers exposure to a broad spectrum of technologies and the chance to shape the future of cloud networking infrastructure at AWS.- 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 contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.About the company
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.
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