Sr. System Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions

AWS seeks a Senior System Development Engineer to join their expanding connectivity team. This role focuses on testing and verifying embedded software for leading-edge hardware to build end-to-end 400G+ solutions. The position requires expertise in developing embedded software on custom hardware including advanced FPGA SoCs.

As a technical leader, you'll work with a cross-functional team of hardware and software developers, writing embedded software in Rust to interact with custom hardware. You'll be responsible for setting and maintaining software test/verification standards, leading architectural discussions, and strategic planning meetings. The role involves developing CI/CD pipelines, running unit tests, and hardware-in-the-loop tests.

You'll be part of AWS's Utility Computing (UC) organization, which provides foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations. The team culture emphasizes learning, curiosity, and inclusion, with various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,100 to $235,200 per year, depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Key responsibilities include developing high assurance software systems, creating embedded software test platforms, developing low-level drivers, leading design meetings, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals, and expertise in modern programming languages, particularly Rust.

AWS values work-life harmony and provides extensive opportunities for mentorship and career growth. The company encourages applications from candidates with diverse experiences, including those whose careers may have followed non-traditional paths.

Join AWS to help shape the future of cloud computing while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovative environment. Your work will directly impact the development of critical infrastructure that powers many of the world's leading organizations.