Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Accelerator

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer for their AWS Global Accelerator team, a critical component of AWS's global infrastructure. This role focuses on developing and maintaining a Software Defined Networking service that improves network performance for various applications including video games, streaming platforms, and social media applications.

The position involves working on challenging distributed systems and networking problems, specifically within the data plane team. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining packet processor applications that handle routing and load-balancing for AWS edge locations. The role requires strong technical expertise in computer networking and systems-level programming.

As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to engage directly with AWS customers and service owners, propose and design new solutions, and develop features that enhance the service. The role offers exposure to running critical internet workloads at AWS scale and learning about global business operations.

Amazon offers a comprehensive compensation package including a base salary range of $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and extensive benefits. The company promotes an inclusive culture with employee-led affinity groups and various career development resources.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for distributed systems, clean code writing, and continuous learning. You'll be working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you'll need to balance technical expertise with excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on AWS's global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge networking and distributed systems technologies.