Systems Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

EC2 Gateway Networking at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is at the forefront of building and operating some of the world's most advanced networks. This team is responsible for the backbone infrastructure that supports companies of all sizes through their global software-defined network. As a Systems Engineer in this role, you'll be working on managing and automating an ever-growing fleet of physical devices while ensuring network availability and redundancy.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with Amazon's EC2 Network infrastructure, where you'll become an expert in their platform and drive technological advancement. You'll be part of a passionate team building mission-critical, high-scale software-defined networking systems that power AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

The role combines system engineering with software development, requiring both technical depth and breadth. You'll own major deliverables throughout the development cycle, from scoping and design to implementation and testing. The team emphasizes autonomous operation while providing support through mentorship from senior engineers and leadership.

Daily responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis on network appliances, maintaining network health, code reviews, and project management. The position includes an on-call rotation (one week every two months), with a strong focus on building fault-tolerant systems to minimize disruptions.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, financial benefits, and equity. The company strongly values work-life harmony and provides numerous opportunities for career growth through mentorship and knowledge sharing. The team culture emphasizes inclusion, continuous learning, and professional development.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $94,000 to $207,900 per year, depending on location and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in software development and system engineering who wants to work on large-scale network infrastructure at one of the world's leading cloud providers.