Software Dev Engineer, Core Network

AWS runs one of the largest networks in the world, providing cloud infrastructure and services through Amazon Web Services.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Dev Engineer, Core Network

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced Software Dev Engineer to join their Core Network team. This role is crucial in maintaining and improving one of the world's largest networks that powers Amazon Web Services (AWS). The position focuses on Software Defined Networking (SDN), working with hyperscale data center networks and cloud infrastructure.

The team is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating services and algorithms that control traffic flow across different Amazon network fabrics. This work directly impacts customer experience by improving performance, availability, and reliability while reducing costs. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies and the opportunity to work at an unprecedented scale.

As a Software Dev Engineer, you'll be part of a highly motivated team that combines software, system, and network development expertise. You'll work on challenging problems in large-scale distributed systems, collaborating with talented professionals across AWS. The position offers significant ownership and the chance to make meaningful contributions to critical infrastructure.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and driving architectural decisions. You'll work in an environment that emphasizes innovation, customer obsession, and ownership, similar to a startup atmosphere but with the resources and scale of Amazon.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about networking technology, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to work on systems that operate at global scale. The team culture promotes learning, diversity, and work-life harmony, with strong support for career development and growth opportunities.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, financial benefits, mental health support, and career development resources. Amazon values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with non-traditional career paths. The company emphasizes work-life balance and maintains an inclusive culture through various employee-led initiatives and ongoing learning opportunities.

Last updated a day ago

Responsibilities For Software Dev Engineer, Core Network

  • Own multiple services and features, architecting them to scale with robust unit tests and metrics
  • Understand customer needs and translate to software requirements
  • Deliver quality features on-time and on-budget
  • Lead team members in day-to-day development activities
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Maintain current technical knowledge
  • Design, implement, test, and deploy new features to improve network scale and availability
  • Improve network operation cost efficiency
  • Implement security best practices in code and operations

Requirements For Software Dev Engineer, Core Network

Java
Python
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Software Dev Engineer, Core Network

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life balance support
  • Career development and mentorship
  • Inclusive team culture

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Amazon Software Dev Engineer, Core Network

Software Dev Engineer II, Loss Prevention Tech, WWOS Corporate

Software Development Engineer II position at Amazon's Loss Prevention Tech team, building innovative solutions to combat retail crime using ML and advanced analytics.

Network Development Engineer, Backbone/Interconnect Technical Operations

AWS Network Development Engineer role focusing on backbone/interconnect operations, combining network expertise with automation to scale and maintain AWS's global infrastructure.

Software Development Engineer, Blackfoot (AWS), EC2 Internet Gateway

Software Development Engineer role at Amazon AWS working on EC2 Internet Gateway team, building and maintaining core cloud infrastructure services.

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Fulfillment Technology Safety & Compliance (AFT S&C)

Software Development Engineer role at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies, building scalable compliance systems for Amazon's global fulfillment network.

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Lending

Software Development Engineer position at Amazon Lending, building financial products and risk assessment systems to help third-party sellers access capital and grow their businesses.