Sr. Software Engineer, EC2 VPC

Company: Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

We’re at an exciting juncture to redefine the future of EC2 networking for Cloud Computing in 2025. To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re expanding our team and looking for talented engineers to be part of this journey. You will be part of a team that owns the software-defined networking (SDN) dataplane stack that powers EC2 networking across diverse industries such as Machine Learning, Cloud Gaming, Health, Fintech, and Video Streaming. Our work impacts millions of customers globally, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions at incredible scale. Our networking stack implements features such as elastic network interfaces, firewalls (security groups), routing, monitoring, and HW acceleration where we continuously push the bounds on performance. We are seeking a Software Engineer with experience in System Software / Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, and Networking to join our VPC dataplane team. This role will span multiple technology areas, providing an opportunity to innovate across a variety of platforms and systems. With the extensive network and access to Principal, Sr. Principal and Distinguished Engineers across EC2, AWS and Amazon, you are surrounded by talent that will provide you opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge. Key job responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end design, scoping, implementation, and integration testing of new features that run on the EC2 Nitro System. * Set high standards for development processes, tools, and automation to enhance team productivity and quality. * Own the team architecture and define best engineering practices on design and coding. * Identify business problems and opportunities, and advocate for technical solutions that influences the technical roadmap for your team and partner teams. * Mentor junior engineers with scoping, design, and developing scalable and maintainable code. * Collaborate with Principal Engineers, Product Managers, Sr TPMs, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, system architectures, and implement robust and scalable solutions. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 5 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 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.

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