Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS EC2

Amazon's EC2 Networking team is seeking passionate software engineers to revolutionize their virtual networking control plane. This role focuses on building and scaling high-performance software for managing millions of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) configurations. As a Senior SDE, you'll be part of the core VPC team that underpins EC2 cloud fabric, working on never-before-solved problems and evolving scaling challenges.

The position offers significant growth opportunities, including working with principal engineers, mentoring junior team members, and direct customer interaction. You'll own the complete development lifecycle from design to implementation, while contributing to Amazon's cloud infrastructure evolution.

The team values work-life balance, offering flexible hours and a supportive environment. On-call responsibilities occur every two months for one week, with a focus on building fault-tolerant systems and addressing root causes. The culture emphasizes knowledge sharing, mentorship, and thorough code reviews in a collaborative atmosphere.

As part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), you'll work on foundational services like EC2 and S3, contributing to continuous innovation in cloud computing. The team welcomes diverse experiences and backgrounds, providing comprehensive benefits including competitive salary ($151,300-$261,500), medical coverage, and career development opportunities.

This role is perfect for engineers passionate about Linux development, quality improvement, and virtual networking who want to make a significant impact on Amazon's cloud infrastructure while growing both technically and as a leader.