Senior Software Development Engineer, Outposts
Arlington, VAFull-timePosted Jul 16, 2026
The Amazon Web Services EC2 team located in Herndon, VA is actively recruiting for experienced Senior Software Engineers interested in working on two new projects we announced at re:invent; Outpost and Wavelength.
Outpost brings native AWS services, infrastructure, and operation models to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility.
Wavelength brings AWS services to the edge of the 5G network, minimizing the latency to connect to an application from a mobile device. These are exciting, challenging new product that has the potential to re-define the industry.
As a member of the team, you will:
- own system architecture and development for product initiatives and feature development
- Learn and develop global web services, at scale
- Work with diverse teams throughout Amazon to deliver compute at the edge
- Build the future and have fun doing it
AWS is the fastest growing division within Amazon. Help us revolutionize the Cloud!
Amazon has a fast-paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a “typical” day, software engineers might whip up a prototype to prove or disprove an idea, instrument code to report a new metric, talk with customers, code up a feature, or draft a proposal for a radical new idea.
For detailed info regarding the products that EC2 Networking (Herndon, VA) is working on please visit:
http://aws.amazon.com/outpost
http://aws.amazon.com/wavelength
http://aws.amazon.com/ec2
http://aws.amazon.com/vpc
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, VA, Arlington - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
Outpost brings native AWS services, infrastructure, and operation models to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility.
Wavelength brings AWS services to the edge of the 5G network, minimizing the latency to connect to an application from a mobile device. These are exciting, challenging new product that has the potential to re-define the industry.
As a member of the team, you will:
- own system architecture and development for product initiatives and feature development
- Learn and develop global web services, at scale
- Work with diverse teams throughout Amazon to deliver compute at the edge
- Build the future and have fun doing it
AWS is the fastest growing division within Amazon. Help us revolutionize the Cloud!
Amazon has a fast-paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a “typical” day, software engineers might whip up a prototype to prove or disprove an idea, instrument code to report a new metric, talk with customers, code up a feature, or draft a proposal for a radical new idea.
For detailed info regarding the products that EC2 Networking (Herndon, VA) is working on please visit:
http://aws.amazon.com/outpost
http://aws.amazon.com/wavelength
http://aws.amazon.com/ec2
http://aws.amazon.com/vpc
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually