Software Development Engineer, EC2 VPC

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC
Location: Herndon
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a passionate and experienced Software Development Engineer to join our elite team and shape the future of cloud computing. This position is a developer role within the EC2 VPC team based in the Washington DC area. Become part of a team engineering the core software that powers the massive AWS cloud. As a Software Development Engineer, you will collaborate with a talented group of professionals who deliver EC2 network virtualization systems. While the domain is networking, our focus is on innovative software solutions. Our engineers work on massively distributed applications written in Java and Kotlin, with automation scripts crafted in Ruby, Python, and more. Our services span a wide range, from large-scale web services that empower customers to reconfigure networks on-demand to metering all network usage across AWS (processing billions of records per hour). We are at the forefront of delivering "API-defined networks" at an unprecedented scale. To learn more about our innovative work, visit https://aws.amazon.com/vpc/. In this role, you will be engaged in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from defining and implementing new features to rigorous testing. We are passionate about delighting customers while maintaining the highest standards of software quality. We never compromise one for the other. This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for two weeks every 2-3 months. The first week is primary on-call, and the second week is secondary. We prioritize fault tolerance to minimize disruptions, but when incidents occur, we work together to resolve the root cause and prevent future occurrences. At AWS, we believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Good code reviews are essential to raising our code quality, growing our technical acumen, and fostering a supportive environment. We take pride in supporting our code in production and shipping code every day. Our team has cultivated a strong sense of trust and camaraderie over the past two years. We value work-life harmony and support core working hours from 10 am to 4 pm Eastern, with flexibility for early risers and night owls. Our dedicated team is committed to supporting new members and encouraging curiosity. We are a team of mostly mid-level engineers who enjoy mentoring junior engineers through one-on-one guidance and thorough, yet kind, code reviews. We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, and reliable teammate who will contribute to and build upon our team culture. If you are passionate about cloud computing and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will be part of a two-pizza team in an org of 40 engineers. You will help establish technical direction, foster team culture, grow junior engineers and deliver exciting features to internal and external customers. About the team Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. About AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s 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. 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. 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 - Experience programming with at least one software programming language PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3 years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence - Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers - Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design 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.

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