Amazon
Embedded Software Engineer - Networking Drivers, ENA team
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Embedded Software Engineer - Networking Drivers, ENA team
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. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Annapurna Labs, as part of AWS, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect the networking foundation of tomorrow's cloud. Join the ENA drivers team and build high-performance networking solutions at massive scale—delivering exceptional bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and industry-leading packets-per-second (PPS) performance that powers AWS's global cloud infrastructure. As an Embedded Software Engineer on the ENA team, you'll develop kernel and user-space drivers that run on millions of instances across Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, and other operating systems. Your work will span cutting-edge AWS proprietary technologies and open-source contributions that benefit the global developer community. You'll play a critical role in AWS operational excellence—monitoring cloud infrastructure health, maintaining world-class quality standards, and enhancing the open-source ENA drivers used by AWS customers worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Architect and implement networking drivers for next-generation AWS Nitro controllers serving millions of instances
Push the boundaries of network performance—optimizing for maximum bandwidth, PPS, and minimal latency across AWS infrastructure
Own driver development and enhancement across multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, DPDK, FreeBSD, MacOS, and more)
Drive software architecture decisions and contribute to upstream open-source repositories that shape the future of cloud networking
Partner with internal teams and external customers to solve complex, high-impact technical challenges
Ensure cloud reliability by monitoring infrastructure health and upholding exceptional quality standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in SW development with proven hands‑on experience in C development and embedded software.
Expertise in at least one of the following operating systems and solutions: Linux, Windows or FreeBSD.
Experience with networking drivers development, understanding of the TCP/IP stack and experience with various networking protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
Work with the open source community and contributions to open source code.
Experience with real-time performance profiling and optimization.
Experience with BPF programming.
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Key job responsibilities
Architect and implement networking drivers for next-generation AWS Nitro controllers serving millions of instances
Push the boundaries of network performance—optimizing for maximum bandwidth, PPS, and minimal latency across AWS infrastructure
Own driver development and enhancement across multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, DPDK, FreeBSD, MacOS, and more)
Drive software architecture decisions and contribute to upstream open-source repositories that shape the future of cloud networking
Partner with internal teams and external customers to solve complex, high-impact technical challenges
Ensure cloud reliability by monitoring infrastructure health and upholding exceptional quality standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in SW development with proven hands‑on experience in C development and embedded software.
Expertise in at least one of the following operating systems and solutions: Linux, Windows or FreeBSD.
Experience with networking drivers development, understanding of the TCP/IP stack and experience with various networking protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
Work with the open source community and contributions to open source code.
Experience with real-time performance profiling and optimization.
Experience with BPF programming.
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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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