Sr. Software Engineer, EC2 Windows

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDescriptionDo you want to help shape the future of compute for the Amazon Web Services cloud?DescriptionDo you want to help shape the future of compute for the Amazon Web Services cloud?The EC2 Instance Platform organization is responsible for tackling tough problems faced by enterprise customers via cloud-based solutions. The team uses cutting-edge technologies to develop large-scale platforms to help customers optimally run their business.We are hiring Senior Software Development Engineers to make Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) the best place to run enterprise class workloads. As part of our team you will help build next generation services that simplifies how our customers and partners configure and manage high performance computing workloads on the cloud. You will closely work with various pre-release Amazon technologies and build services that handle large scale, highly available distributed systems.We are looking for Software Development Engineers who are passionate about working on cutting edge technologies, who bring deep technical knowledge, and who have experience with distributed systems to drive technical design and implement end-end solutions. If you’re into operating systems, how software interfaces with hardware, file systems, or just working on challenging software problems where performance and code size still matter, come and join us. The ideal candidate for this position is a software engineer excited to work in a cloud scale environment who has a strong track record of developing and delivering Windows user- or kernel-mode drivers in a system level programming language such as C/C++.Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.10017Key job responsibilitiesThis team and the role would be a good fit for you if you feel excited about the followinginnovate and come up with a vision to bring the best system software to enterprise customersimprove the CI/CD process across multiple services/pipelines to increase development velocitywork collaboratively with team and other teams on solution development of both user and kernel space applicationswork with Principal / Sr. Principals and Product management team to define solution technical roadmapanalyze business requirements and provide solution design with estimated work effortcreate architecture design with resilience, scalability, and performanceassure the highest quality bar relentlessly with software development best practicesparticipate design and code review and provide insightful suggestions across products and/or teamsmentor junior team members and develop the bestparticipate in Agile development process and influence the process refineryA day in the lifeAs a software development engineer, your daily tasks may include the followingParticipate regularly in stand-ups and team meetingsReview design docs, code changes from team peersDesign, implement, and deploy the new software solution assigned to you or owned by teamImprove existing automation processesGo through backlogs related with products you or team ownParticipate in oncall rotationHave fun and learn new AWS services and Windows technologies.About The TeamThe EC2 Windows OST (OS Technologies) team owns the fundamental OS level software and services which enable the EC2 Windows offerings. We bring innovations to Windows OS so that Windows instances and enterprise workloads can perform best on AWS EC2 platforms. These innovations include but not limited to kernel drivers, user applications, and machine learning powered troubleshooting services. We also make efforts to provide fundamental support for other AWS teams to enable their services like Backup, High performance computing, Security and many othersBasic Qualifications5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamBS in CS/EE or related field with 10+ years of experienceMS/PhD in CS/EE or related field with 8+ years of experience.Proficient in C/C++Computer Science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, system architecture, software engineering basics5+ years of experience in developing Windows user-mode or kernel-mode driversFamiliar with at least one Windows driver development model, such as MiniPort, NDIS, StorPort, WDM, WDF etcDeep understanding into OS level, familiar with either Windows or Linux kernelsPrior experience with at least one full software development cycle from architect, design, code, review, verification, automation, debugging / system-level troubleshooting, release / maintenanceGood communication skills in both verbal and written formsPreferred Qualifications5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentProgramming experience with other higher level languages, like PowerShell, Python, Rust, Golang etcKnowledge in storage stack, familiar with NVMe protocol, Windows file system, storage space, S2D.Knowledge about Virtualization technologies, Cloud-computing conceptsKnowledge about OS boot up sequencesKnowledge about security concepts, like TLS, PKI, attestation, Signing, Encryption, Certificate, TPM, Secure Boot, TEEKnowledge about CPU technologies, like Intel SGX, Intel TDX, AMD SEV-SNP, ARM CCAExperience with software performance, scale, or/and stress testingKnowledge or experience with software performance evaluation or benchmarkingComfortable in a fast-paced, start-up like environmentPassion to work with mission critical services and deliver the best to customersAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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 This position will remain posted until filled. 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Created: 2025-09-17