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Software Development Engineer, AWS Edge Connectivity Services
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
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Posted:
13 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Edge Connectivity Services enables AWS Cloud connectivity options for US Intelligence and Department of Defense customers. These connectivity options allow our customer to deploy and run their isolated sensitive workloads in an environment exclusive for their use-case. We help our customers to onboard manage and scale their connectivity options for maintaining persistent connection to AWS Isolated cloud.
In this role you will build network pathways with which customers connect to Amazons Dedicated Cloud partitions. Youll architect and implement software security protocols across Wide Area Networks (WANs) ensuring seamless and secure access to dedicated cloud environments. By developing sophisticated control and dataplane systems youll protect critical customer connections flowing through Amazons global network of datacenters. Youll leverage the AWS ecosystem and integrate with third-party solutions to create secure pathways that meet our customers stringent security requirements. Working alongside technology experts across Amazon youll define the next generation of dedicated cloud connectivity setting new standards for enterprise-grade security. Your expertise in network encryption and software development will directly impact how how AWS customers access their mission-critical cloud infrastructure.
This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
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Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design build and implement cloud based services for managing encrypted network connections
- Build distributed systems that are scalable fault-tolerant low cost with ease of management and use.
- Influence product direction through data-backed technical insights and framing solutions in terms of business impact.
- Mentor your teammates helping to grow and develop their technical and operational skills
- Participate in oncall rotation in support of our services
A day in the life
Our team follows the Agile development methodology. Team members participate in daily stand-ups and weekly sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions. We conduct annual program planning and quarterly prioritization meetings to align tasks with organizational goals. Developers Program Management (PM) team and Single-Threaded Owners (STOs) collaborate to define and execute these tasks. Each developer serves as on-call support approximately four times per year to maintain our service availability target.
Generative AI & Accelerated Development
- Experience using AI-powered code generation and review tools to rapidly iterate on infrastructure automation scripts configuration templates and systems tooling and to automate investigative diagnostic or operational tasks
- Ability to apply GenAI capabilities to accelerate test case generation integration testing and validation of complex infrastructure components reducing cycle times without sacrificing quality or security rigor
- Comfort using GenAI tools to rapidly synthesize technical documentation compliance frameworks and architectural patterns accelerating research and decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces
- Awareness of the responsible use of GenAI in security-sensitive environments including understanding of data handling boundaries model limitations and appropriate human-in-the-loop validation practices
About the team
About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Why AWS
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough but kind code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
- Bachelors degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 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 with networking protocols (TCP/IP BGP IPSec)
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- 6 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Demonstrated ability to leverage Generative AI tools and AI-assisted development environments to accelerate prototyping development validation and testing workflows
- Active Top Secret security clearance (or higher)
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
In this role you will build network pathways with which customers connect to Amazons Dedicated Cloud partitions. Youll architect and implement software security protocols across Wide Area Networks (WANs) ensuring seamless and secure access to dedicated cloud environments. By developing sophisticated control and dataplane systems youll protect critical customer connections flowing through Amazons global network of datacenters. Youll leverage the AWS ecosystem and integrate with third-party solutions to create secure pathways that meet our customers stringent security requirements. Working alongside technology experts across Amazon youll define the next generation of dedicated cloud connectivity setting new standards for enterprise-grade security. Your expertise in network encryption and software development will directly impact how how AWS customers access their mission-critical cloud infrastructure.
This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
10012
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design build and implement cloud based services for managing encrypted network connections
- Build distributed systems that are scalable fault-tolerant low cost with ease of management and use.
- Influence product direction through data-backed technical insights and framing solutions in terms of business impact.
- Mentor your teammates helping to grow and develop their technical and operational skills
- Participate in oncall rotation in support of our services
A day in the life
Our team follows the Agile development methodology. Team members participate in daily stand-ups and weekly sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions. We conduct annual program planning and quarterly prioritization meetings to align tasks with organizational goals. Developers Program Management (PM) team and Single-Threaded Owners (STOs) collaborate to define and execute these tasks. Each developer serves as on-call support approximately four times per year to maintain our service availability target.
Generative AI & Accelerated Development
- Experience using AI-powered code generation and review tools to rapidly iterate on infrastructure automation scripts configuration templates and systems tooling and to automate investigative diagnostic or operational tasks
- Ability to apply GenAI capabilities to accelerate test case generation integration testing and validation of complex infrastructure components reducing cycle times without sacrificing quality or security rigor
- Comfort using GenAI tools to rapidly synthesize technical documentation compliance frameworks and architectural patterns accelerating research and decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces
- Awareness of the responsible use of GenAI in security-sensitive environments including understanding of data handling boundaries model limitations and appropriate human-in-the-loop validation practices
About the team
About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Why AWS
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough but kind code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
- Bachelors degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 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 with networking protocols (TCP/IP BGP IPSec)
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- 6 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Demonstrated ability to leverage Generative AI tools and AI-assisted development environments to accelerate prototyping development validation and testing workflows
- Active Top Secret security clearance (or higher)
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 VA Arlington - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually
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