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Software Development Engineer II
Software Development Engineer II-February 2024
Arlington
Feb 26, 2026
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About Software Development Engineer II

  Description

  Our team builds innovative network data processing products for unique operational environments, and we’re growing! We are looking for a Software Development Engineer with a passion for building and deploying high-rate, realtime packet processing software for multiple network types (IP, RF, optical).

  In this role, you will leverage your network data processing software expertise, modern software engineering (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, operations automation) experience, and your collaboration skills to build, deliver, and operate software-defined network data processing systems.

  This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and willing to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

  Key job responsibilities

  Own the full software lifecycle for significant portions of the architecture, from initial ideation through operations

  Develop performant packet processing algorithms based on established mathematical and scientific principles

  Implement high-throughput, realtime packet processing software in C++ and Rust

  Build and use test, deployment, and operations automation tooling in cloud and edge environments

  Integrate your software into partner and customer systems, and support operations of those systems

  Effectively collaborate with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders

  A day in the life

  You will work with a talented team of builders to solve demanding customer data processing and delivery problems across a variety of network types. You will build, test, deploy, and operate your software in cloud, hybrid, and edge environments. You will leverage your creativity, curiosity, and passion to deliver scalable systems.

  About the team

  We leverage modern software and system design practices to deliver communications and data processing solutions for customers with unique technical and operational needs. We are innovators, we thrive on hard challenges, and we support each other to learn and grow. Come work with us!

  We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

  Arlington, VA, USA | Denver, CO, USA

  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

  3 years experience with modern C++ or Rust in systems or embedded contexts

  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

  Digital signal processing (DSP) experience in RF or other analog domains

  Experience developing hardware-accelerated, realtime data processing software (SIMD, GPU, FPGA) in areas such as packet inspection, transcoding, software-defined radio, or reliable data delivery.

  2+ years building and using cloud-native software development, deployment, and operations tools

  Experience building and using algorithm modeling, benchmarking, and prototyping systems

  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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