Senior Software Development Engineer, EC2 VPC

Amazon's EC2 VPC Packet Pipeline team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to shape the future of virtualized (SDN) networking in the world's largest public cloud. This role focuses on developing high-performance networking solutions that process millions of packets per second, combining bare metal networking performance with cloud benefits. The position involves leading a small team, making architectural decisions, and implementing optimized systems.

The team works on critical infrastructure that handles firewalling, billing, and monitoring for all EC2 VPC instances across Amazon's worldwide fleet. You'll be working with kernel/embedded C development, implementing highly optimized data structures, and performing low-level tuning including hand assembly and vectorizing.

The role offers a unique opportunity to join at the foundation of building a platform that will be the basis for all new EC2 VPC features. The team values work-life balance and fosters a collaborative environment where senior engineers mentor junior team members. You'll be part of a diverse team with varying experience levels and backgrounds, contributing to Amazon's cloud infrastructure while growing your career.

The position includes competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology while helping shape the future of cloud networking at Amazon.