Software Development Engineer, AWS EC2 Elastic Block Store (EBS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Elastic Block Store (EBS) team. EBS is a critical component of AWS's infrastructure, providing high-performance block-storage services for Amazon EC2. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on software that directly impacts millions of AWS customers worldwide.

The position involves developing high-performance software running on PCI-based offload cards, working at multiple levels in the networking stack, and pushing the boundaries of hardware innovation. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions for availability and scalability challenges, while working with cutting-edge hardware acceleration platforms.

As a senior engineer, you'll be part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which delivers foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations. The role requires strong technical expertise in systems programming, particularly with languages like C, C++, and Rust. You'll work on complex distributed systems, focusing on optimizing performance and reducing latencies for cloud applications.

The team culture emphasizes work-life harmony, with flexible work arrangements available. AWS values diversity and inclusion, offering various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. Career growth is supported through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and professional development resources.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with customer obsession, capable of understanding complex business requirements while delivering innovative solutions. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with industry leaders in cloud computing.

Working at Amazon's Sunnyvale location, you'll collaborate with talented engineers across AWS teams, contributing to the evolution of cloud storage technology while solving challenging problems at massive scale. The position requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and strong expertise in systems programming.