Software Dev Engineer, EC2 VPC

AWS Utility Computing (UC) is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their EC2 VPC Dataplane team. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of virtualized networking in one of the world's largest public clouds.

The position involves working on the critical packet pipeline that underlies all EC2 VPC instances, implementing features like firewalls, routing, billing, and monitoring across AWS's worldwide fleet in over 30 regions. The team's vision is to achieve bare metal networking performance while maintaining cloud benefits and delivering innovative Software Defined Networking (SDN) features.

As a member of this team, you'll be working on 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 role offers extensive opportunities to work with Principal, Sr. Principal, and Distinguished Engineers across EC2, AWS, and Amazon.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C/C++ or Rust, with a passion for systems software engineering, particularly in kernel or embedded software development. You'll be joining a team that values knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with a broad mix of experience levels and tenures.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company offers excellent work-life harmony and comprehensive benefits, including medical, financial, and career development resources.

Key responsibilities include developing new features for the VPC dataplane, designing scalable monitoring services, building validation platforms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll also have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and lead architecture decisions.

The role offers competitive compensation based on geographic location, with additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. Join AWS in building the future of cloud infrastructure and be part of a team that's continuously raising the performance bar while striving to become Earth's Best Employer.