Software Development Engineer II, Software Defined Networking
The 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 support 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
• Design and develop SONiC networking features, platform services, and device drivers
• Debug and optimize Linux-based networking systems across production deployments
• Collaborate with hardware and ASIC vendors (Broadcom, Marvell) on platform bring-up, SAI integration, and SDK enablement
• Build and improve telemetry pipelines, deployment automation, and operational tooling
• Drive software quality through CI/CD, automated testing, and firmware hardening
• Work across software, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver production-ready networking solutions
A 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 for 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:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About 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 then 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. - 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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
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.
USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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 support 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
• Design and develop SONiC networking features, platform services, and device drivers
• Debug and optimize Linux-based networking systems across production deployments
• Collaborate with hardware and ASIC vendors (Broadcom, Marvell) on platform bring-up, SAI integration, and SDK enablement
• Build and improve telemetry pipelines, deployment automation, and operational tooling
• Drive software quality through CI/CD, automated testing, and firmware hardening
• Work across software, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver production-ready networking solutions
A 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 for 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:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About 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 then 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. - 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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
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, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
Software pay context
Based on 7,582 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $158K/year, with most offers between $123K and $200K (10th–90th percentile: $101K–$236K).
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