Software Development Engineer II, Software Defined Networking

Amazon • Austin, TX, United States • Posted June 20, 2026

Location Austin, TX
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 20, 2026
Description
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 contribute to 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 fea...

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