Software Development Engineer, AWS Kubernetes (K8s)

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$129,300 - $223,600
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Kubernetes (K8s)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) team. This role is part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, which is responsible for groundbreaking products like S3 and EC2, consistently pushing the boundaries of cloud innovation.

As a member of the EKS Networking team, you'll tackle unique distributed computing and automation challenges at unprecedented scale. Your work will directly impact one of the world's largest networks, developing next-generation network management solutions that deploy changes to thousands of nodes daily without human intervention.

The position offers exciting opportunities to contribute to open-source projects, including AWS VPC CNI, eBPF-based network policy, and AWS load balancer controller. You'll work alongside exceptional team members and play a crucial role in mentoring junior engineers.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture where knowledge-sharing and mentorship thrive. The team celebrates differences through employee-led affinity groups and events like CORE and AmazeCon conferences. Work-life harmony is prioritized, ensuring success at work doesn't compromise personal life.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to products that power businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of professional software development experience, strong architectural skills, and a passion for distributed systems. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, making a significant impact on AWS's cloud infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Kubernetes (K8s)

  • Contribute to open source projects such as AWS VPC CNI
  • Work on eBPF based network policy
  • Develop AWS load balancer controller
  • Work on next generation eBPF based network observability and telemetry
  • Mentor junior engineers on the team
  • Support development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform services

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Kubernetes (K8s)

Kubernetes
Linux
  • 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 distributed computing and large-scale design
  • Knowledge of service oriented architecture & networking

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Kubernetes (K8s)

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Work-life harmony
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Knowledge-sharing environment
  • Career development resources

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