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Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 Nitro Networking , EC2 Nitro Networking

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Seattle, WAJob$144–194K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$144–194K/yr
Location
Seattle, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer will work on the software-defined networking dataplane stack powering EC2 networking. The role focuses on designing, implementing, testing, and delivering performance and availability optimizations for Machine Learning workloads across HPC and Accelerated Platforms in EC2 Nitro. The engineer will collaborate across teams, influence engineering practices and technical roadmaps, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem DesignProgrammingEmbedded DevelopmentC/C++Low-Level DriversSystem PerformanceMemory ManagementParallel Computing

Qualifications

3+ Years Software Development2+ Years System DesignBachelor's in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or Related

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

We’re at an exciting juncture to redefine the future of EC2 networking for Cloud Computing in 2026. To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re expanding our team and looking for talented engineers like you to be part of this journey.

You will be part of a team that owns the software-defined networking (SDN) dataplane stack that powers EC2 networking across diverse applications such as Machine Learning, Cloud Gaming, Health, Fintech, and Video Streaming. Your work will impact millions of customers globally, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions at incredible scale.

You will own the design, implementation, and testing, and delivery of performance and availability optimizations that power Machine Learning workloads across HPC and Accelerated Platforms in EC2 Nitro.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with experience in Dataplane development, System Software/Embedded software, Cloud Computing, and Networking to join our team. This role will allow you to influence and impact multiple technology areas, providing an opportunity to innovate across a variety of platforms and systems.

With the extensive network and access to Principal, Sr. Principal and Distinguished Engineers across EC2, AWS and Amazon, you are surrounded by talent that will provide you opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge.

Key job responsibilities

  • Design, scoping, implementation, and integration testing of performance optimizations and dataplane features that run on the EC2 Nitro System that power Machine Learning workloads.

  • You set high standards for development processes, tools, and automation to enhance team productivity and quality.

  • You influence best engineering practices on design and coding.

  • You identify business problems and opportunities, and advocate for technical solutions that influences the technical roadmap for your team.

  • Mentor junior engineers with scoping, design, and developing scalable and maintainable code.

  • Collaborate with Senior/Principal Engineers, Product Managers, Sr TPMs, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, system architectures, and implement robust and scalable solutions.

Basic Qualifications

  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in embedded development in C/C+- Experience writing low level drivers

  • Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

How this job compares

Set against the 1,235 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–194K/yr
  • Washington median$144–215K/yr63 salary ranges
  • US median$128–194K/yr886 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $169K, is 6% below the Washington median midpoint ($180K) — in the middle half of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Washington and 1,235 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,021 postings).
Education
579 of the 1,235 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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