Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Accelerator, AWS Global Accelerator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
5 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS Global Accelerator is a Software Defined Networking service which improves network performance for a range of products including AAA video games video streaming platforms VOIP Education and technology platforms and social media applications. Our technology powers features for AWS services such as S3 and AWS VPN.
The AWS Global Accelerator data plane team is looking for software engineers to solve challenging distributed systems and networking problems deliver new customer features all while maintaining this Tier-0 global service. Our team builds and maintains a packet processor application which routes and load-balances every single packet ingressed by any AWS edge location. You should be somebody who puts the customers needs firsts and has strong interest in computer networking and protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in computer networking and preferably systems-level (e.g. C/C) programming experience. Knowledge of DPDK and NGINX are a plus!
Successful candidates will enjoy computer networking and deep packet analysis distributed systems low-level systems programming and have deep analytical skills and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a highly collaborative creative analytical and fast-paced environment and are comfortable interacting with highly technical software and networking development teams.
In this role you will have opportunities to engage with AWS customers and other AWS service owners propose and design new ideas and best of all develop and deliver new features to the delight of our customers.
If you are passionate about distributed systems writing clean code constant learning and invigorated to work on a platform that runs critical internet workloads for AWS and its customers you should apply for this role. You will become an important part of running our global software defined networking service and learn what it takes to grow and operate a global business as AWS scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Design for new systems from scratch or improving existing systems and own the technical direction for the initiative from start to finish.
- Mentor and guide the team members to solve complex problems with simple solutions.
- Drive the big ideas to improve availability and performance of AGA Data Plane - How we route packets within the service towards our customer endpoints.
- Develop high quality testable and maintainable software and participate in code reviews.
About the team
AWS Global Accelerator Data Plane team owns defining designing and maintaining the core of how we route traffic within the AWS Global Accelerator service. We write the code that defines traffic handling endpoint selection DDoS protection.
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS Global Accelerator is a Software Defined Networking service which improves network performance for a range of products including AAA video games video streaming platforms VOIP Education and technology platforms and social media applications. Our technology powers features for AWS services such as S3 and AWS VPN.
The AWS Global Accelerator data plane team is looking for software engineers to solve challenging distributed systems and networking problems deliver new customer features all while maintaining this Tier-0 global service. Our team builds and maintains a packet processor application which routes and load-balances every single packet ingressed by any AWS edge location. You should be somebody who puts the customers needs firsts and has strong interest in computer networking and protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in computer networking and preferably systems-level (e.g. C/C) programming experience. Knowledge of DPDK and NGINX are a plus!
Successful candidates will enjoy computer networking and deep packet analysis distributed systems low-level systems programming and have deep analytical skills and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a highly collaborative creative analytical and fast-paced environment and are comfortable interacting with highly technical software and networking development teams.
In this role you will have opportunities to engage with AWS customers and other AWS service owners propose and design new ideas and best of all develop and deliver new features to the delight of our customers.
If you are passionate about distributed systems writing clean code constant learning and invigorated to work on a platform that runs critical internet workloads for AWS and its customers you should apply for this role. You will become an important part of running our global software defined networking service and learn what it takes to grow and operate a global business as AWS scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Design for new systems from scratch or improving existing systems and own the technical direction for the initiative from start to finish.
- Mentor and guide the team members to solve complex problems with simple solutions.
- Drive the big ideas to improve availability and performance of AGA Data Plane - How we route packets within the service towards our customer endpoints.
- Develop high quality testable and maintainable software and participate in code reviews.
About the team
AWS Global Accelerator Data Plane team owns defining designing and maintaining the core of how we route traffic within the AWS Global Accelerator service. We write the code that defines traffic handling endpoint selection DDoS protection.
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually
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