Software Development Engineer, Data Plane, NPD Forwarding Stack, Data Plane

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking talented Software Development Engineers to join their Data Plane team, focusing on developing state-of-the-art Linux-based networking platforms. This role is central to maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, working on one of the world's largest and most complex networks. The position offers an opportunity to work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.

The role involves developing embedded routing platforms that are crucial to AWS's network operations. You'll be working with both the Linux Kernel and its constructs for L2/L3 forwarding and management, as well as the underlying hardware. The team's goal is to ensure perfect synchronization between Kernel state and hardware state.

As part of the Data Plane team, split between Cupertino and Seattle and expanding to Raleigh, you'll be responsible for packet forwarding in networking devices - the core functionality of networking switches. This position offers significant impact, as these devices are central to Amazon.com, AWS, and their customers.

The role provides an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. AWS values diverse experiences and provides numerous opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, employee-led affinity groups, and ongoing learning experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about networking infrastructure who wants to contribute to maintaining and innovating one of the world's largest cloud platforms. The position offers work-life harmony and the chance to work on complex, impactful problems while being part of a team that's central to AWS's success.