Software Development Engineer, AWS Edge Connectivity

Overview

AWS Edge Connectivity service enables AWS Cloud connectivity options for US Intelligence and Department of Defense customers. These connectivity options allow customers to deploy and run isolated, sensitive workloads in an environment exclusive for their use-case. We help customers onboard, manage, and scale their connectivity options for maintaining persistent connections to AWS Isolated cloud. The candidate selected will build network pathways with which customers connect to Amazon's Dedicated Cloud partitions, architect and implement software security protocols across Wide Area Networks (WANs), and develop control and dataplane systems to protect critical customer connections through Amazon's global network of datacenters. You will leverage the AWS ecosystem and integrate with third-party solutions to create secure pathways that meet stringent security requirements and help define the next generation of dedicated cloud connectivity. The candidate must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS / SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, sponsorship for a commensurate clearance will be provided for each government agency for which AWS work is performed. Note : 10012 Key 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 on-call 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. About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate. Our customers range from startups to Global 500 companies. Qualifications

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 Bachelor\'s degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) Experience programming with at least one software programming language Experience with networking protocols (TCP / IP, BGP, IPSec) Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in computer science or equivalent 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Experience with network Layer2 / 3 encryption (HAIPE / Ethernet Data Encryption (EDE)) Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above 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 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 $129,300 / 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. Depending 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Posted :

November 21, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago) Share this job

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