Senior Software Development Engineer, EC2 Nitro Instance Networking

Join Amazon Web Services' EC2 Instance Networking team to lead the development of critical networking systems powering the world's largest cloud platform. As a Senior SDE, you'll architect and develop high-performance packet processing systems handling millions of operations per second, while working at the intersection of systems programming and distributed computing challenges.

The role involves designing advanced analytics platforms for network telemetry, implementing sophisticated security mechanisms, and leading testing infrastructure development. You'll make key architectural decisions that impact performance, security, and reliability at unprecedented scale.

Working closely with Principal Engineers and hardware teams, you'll shape technical roadmaps while mentoring other engineers. The position requires deep expertise in systems programming, networking protocols, and distributed systems, combined with strong leadership skills to guide complex engineering initiatives.

Key focus areas include:

• Developing core networking infrastructure for secure, reliable connectivity
• Optimizing packet processing pipelines and security enforcement
• Building comprehensive telemetry and analytics platforms
• Establishing best practices for testing and operational excellence
• Collaborating across hardware/software boundaries
• Mentoring and growing other engineers

The role offers competitive compensation ($151,300-$261,500 base salary) plus equity and benefits, varying by location. Join AWS to make a massive impact on cloud infrastructure used by millions of applications worldwide.