Sr. Software Engineer, EC2 Windows

Do you want to help shape the future of compute for the Amazon Web Services cloud? Join the EC2 Instance Platform organization at AWS, where we tackle challenging enterprise customer problems through innovative cloud-based solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer on the EC2 Windows team, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation services that simplify how customers manage high-performance computing workloads in the cloud.

The EC2 Windows OST (OS Technologies) team is responsible for fundamental OS-level software and services enabling EC2 Windows offerings. We innovate at the Windows OS level to optimize performance for Windows instances and enterprise workloads on AWS EC2 platforms. Our work spans kernel drivers, user applications, and machine learning-powered troubleshooting services.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, developing large-scale platforms that handle distributed systems with high availability requirements. The role involves close collaboration with various pre-release Amazon technologies and requires deep technical expertise in Windows system programming, particularly in user- or kernel-mode driver development using C/C++.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of AWS's inclusive culture, with access to employee-led affinity groups, innovative benefits, and ongoing learning experiences including Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences.

Key responsibilities include architecting resilient solutions, improving CI/CD processes, mentoring team members, and participating in on-call rotations. You'll work closely with Principal Engineers and Product Management to define technical roadmaps and ensure the highest quality standards in software development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about operating systems, hardware interfaces, file systems, and solving challenging software problems where performance and code efficiency are critical. Join us in making Amazon EC2 the premier platform for enterprise workloads in the cloud.