Software Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions; ADC Hardware & Software Team

Application deadline: Nov 11, 2026

Are you interested in building embedded software for leading edge hardware to build end to end 400G+ solutions? Amazon is expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) connectivity and is looking for help.

AWS seeks a Software Development Engineer with experience developing embedded software on custom hardware including the most advanced FPGA SoCs. They will help develop, integrate, and test scalable high assurance embedded systems in the AWS technology ecosystem.

We develop AWS owned hardware solutions in order to scale globally, minimize cost, and maximize value for our customers. We are a growing team of hardware, software and FPGA engineers with a dedicated product development lab.

By working together on behalf of our customers, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using Rust, and integrate with third party libraries to build end to end high assurance 400G+ solutions
• Develop low level drivers for ARM and RISC-V targets, Linux drivers and kernel modules, business logic, and scalable software solutions to interoperate with AWS services
• Implement cryptographic and security requirements from government standards into embedded software designs
• Implement keying functionality including key generation, establishment, distribution, storage, and zeroization in embedded software to meet government certification standards
• Collaborate with design and system engineers to perform tradeoffs and implement solutions for customers
• Participate in design meetings to plan development and review peer designs
• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop tests using CI/CD pipelines
• Debug issues across the hardware/software boundary including RTL, firmware, and driver interactions

A day in the life

You will work on a cross-functional team of hardware and software developers, writing embedded software in Rust to interact with custom hardware. You will use and develop CI/CD pipelines to automatically run your own unit tests, and hardware in the loop tests. You help deploy embedded software onto hardware targets and help debug issues that come along in RTL, hardware, or software. You will develop and document software sub-systems and components in Rust, you will coordinate with the team daily to make design decisions, resolve blockers, and review code.

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, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 we're looking for talented people who want to help.

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

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll 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, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 2+ years of experience with at least one system programming language such as C, C++, or Rust
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• 2+ years of experience in Rust
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cryptographic algorithms and protocols; knowledge of government security implementation assurance standards, evaluation methodologies, and approval processes

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

• USA, CO, Denver - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
• USA, MD, Jessup - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually