Software Engineer, Data Plane, NPD Forwarding Stack, Data Plane (AWS)

Software Engineer, Data Plane, NPD Forwarding Stack, Data Plane

Job ID: 10430734 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply‑chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own projects to completion.

Amazon Web Services is looking for Software Development Engineers to develop state‑of‑the‑art Linux‑based networking platforms. You will join a team of engineers developing embedded routing platforms that enable one of the world’s largest and most complex networks.

We are seeking engineers with a demonstrated track record of designing and implementing Linux‑based solutions on embedded devices, ideally for networking products. We want people who are passionate about changing the way data‑center networking is done.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Linux‑based networking solutions on embedded devices.
  • Develop state‑of‑the‑art Linux‑based networking platforms for AWS infrastructure.
  • Build and maintain embedded routing platforms that enable large‑scale network operations.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high safety, security, and performance.
  • Drive innovation in network device design and operation across global AWS networks.

A Day in the Life

On a typical day you will focus on integrating Linux kernel networking with hardware forwarding modules. You will help bridge the gap between Linux routing mechanisms and the underlying packet‑forwarding hardware, ensuring that kernel state and hardware state remain in sync.

About the Team

The Data Plane team is split between Cupertino and Seattle and is looking to expand in either site. We own packet forwarding in our networking devices; that is, the core functionality of a networking switch.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually (USA, NC, Raleigh). 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 options 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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information.

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