Software Development EngineerThe Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) team is building Amazon's next-generation networking platform replacing proprietary vendor switches with cost-optimized white-box hardware running SONiC, an open-source network operating system. SDI delivers scalable, reliable, and secure network infrastructure powering Amazon Robotics workcells and large-scale Fulfillment Center deployments, with approximately 1,600 switches in production across the fleet. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer with expertise in C++, Linux systems, and networking software to help accelerate SDI's platform capabilities and contribute to Amazon's 2026 deployment goals. You will develop and optimize SONiC-based network software, build automation and telemetry systems, drive platform integrations with ASIC vendors, and improve operational reliability across distributed network infrastructure at scale.Key job responsibilities include:Design and develop SONiC networking features, platform services, and device driversDebug and optimize Linux-based networking systems across production deploymentsPartner with hardware and ASIC vendors (Broadcom, Marvell) on platform bring-up, SAI integration, and SDK enablementBuild and improve telemetry pipelines, deployment automation, and operational toolingDrive software quality through CI/CD, automated testing, and firmware hardeningWork across software, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver production-ready networking solutionsA day in the life: An engineer on this team would be working with the Network engineers on the Local Area Network (LAN) team and the Wireless Engineering team on creating and improving tools. Working with deployment engineering to create and improve the site build and decommission processes additionally creating automation to allow reducing the time involved in those activities.Amazon offers a full range of benefits to assist you and eligible family members, including domestic partners.
Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageMaternity and Parental Leave OptionsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) PlanAbout the team: The engineer joining this team will be part of an organization that owns over 450,000 access points bridging 1.4 million customer devices, and over 200,000 network devices (over 9,000,000 ports) across more than 2,400 active sites. We partner with Network, Software and Systems Engineers to deliver automation for building and decommissioning the network infrastructure. Additionally create new tools or improve existing ones for network operators. The team plans to create a new product that would allow teams to visualize the cost incurred on various aspects of the infrastructure.Basic Qualifications:3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience programming with at least one software programming languageBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentExperience in embedded development in C/C++Preferred Qualifications:3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceAmazon 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.