Software Development Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

AWS EC2 Networking organization is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their core team focused on creating and enhancing critical services for AWS VPC. The role involves working on global scale high-performance distributed systems and packet processors.

As an SDE, you'll be part of the AWS Utility Computing (UC) organization, working on foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2. You'll shape service direction, define and execute deliverables, and operate at global scale. The position offers extensive networking opportunities with Senior, Principal, and Distinguished Engineers across AWS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software components independently
• Mentor new team members
• Contribute to code and operations reviews
• Influence team direction through planning meetings
• Solve complex technical problems
• Participate in on-call rotation (1 week every 2 months)

The team builds and maintains mission-critical, high-scale networking systems for AWS VPC. They emphasize knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career growth. The culture promotes work-life harmony and inclusive team dynamics through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture. The position offers competitive compensation ($129,300-$223,600/year base pay) varying by location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The team focuses on operational excellence and customer delight while working on systems that enable high availability worldwide.

This role combines technical depth with collaborative teamwork, offering opportunities to grow while working on fundamental AWS infrastructure. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building reliable, scalable networking solutions.