Sr. Software Engineer, EC2 Instance Networking

Join Amazon's EC2 VPC Dataplane team to shape the future of virtualized (SDN) networking in one of the world's largest public clouds. This role focuses on developing the packet pipeline that powers all EC2 VPC instances, implementing critical features like firewalls, routing, billing, and monitoring across AWS's worldwide fleet in 30+ regions. The team aims to deliver bare metal networking performance while maintaining cloud benefits through Software Defined Networking (SDN).

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work on ultra-high-performance systems processing millions of packets per second on embedded CPU cores. This requires expertise in optimized data structures and low-level hardware tuning. The position offers immediate impact on both internal AWS services like Lambda and external EC2 customers through regular feature deployments.

The role provides extensive networking opportunities and access to Principal, Sr. Principal, and Distinguished Engineers across EC2, AWS, and Amazon. You'll be part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, which drives core AWS innovations including S3, EC2, and other foundational services. The team culture emphasizes knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career growth, with senior members providing one-on-one guidance and thorough code reviews.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive environment through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning initiatives. The company prioritizes work-life harmony and provides comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and career development resources. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure powering the world's leading cloud platform while growing your expertise in systems and networking engineering.