Software Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $168,100 to $227,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Amazon Web Services is looking for talented software engineers to join us in building the software systems that power the world's largest network. You'll work on distributed systems and AI-driven solutions that transform how networks operate, where software makes intelligent decisions and automation handles the mechanics. In this role, you'll take ownership of meaningful technical challenges while collaborating with a skilled team to shape the future of network infrastructure.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop software solutions that integrate seamlessly into our distributed system architecture
- Own the complete development lifecycle for assigned features, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
- Collaborate across teams to understand requirements, share technical insights, and ensure solutions align with broader system goals
- Contribute to team growth by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and supporting the development of other engineers
- Identify and drive technical and process improvements that enhance system reliability, performance, and team productivity
About the team
We are a collaborative group of 100+ engineers committed to reimagining how networks are operated through software and automation. Our team values shared ownership, continuous learning, and supporting one another's growth. We work in small, autonomous teams where your contributions directly impact our customers and the broader organization. Together, we're building the infrastructure that enables intelligent, automated decision-making at scale. We're excited to welcome someone who is ready to grow with us, contribute fresh perspectives, and help us tackle some of the most interesting technical challenges in the industry.
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, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($168,100) is above 65% of the 1,391 Software Engineering roles in Washington listed on this site; 163 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $143,700 to $168,100.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 5, 2026.
This listingSoftware Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering$168,100 to $227,400
Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security$168,100 to $227,400
Senior Software Engineer, AWS Agentic AI$168,100 to $227,400
Sr Software Dev Engineer, AI Agent Identity & Governance, AWS Applied AI Solution – Core Services$168,100 to $227,400
Sr Robotics Software Engineer, Amazon Robotics$168,100 to $227,400
Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Identity and Access Management$168,100 to $227,400
Software Engineer III, AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) Data Services$168,100 to $227,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering (this listing) | $168,100 - $227,400 |
| Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security | $168,100 - $227,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer, AWS Agentic AI | $168,100 - $227,400 |
| Sr Software Dev Engineer, AI Agent Identity & Governance, AWS Applied AI Solution – Core Services | $168,100 - $227,400 |
| Sr Robotics Software Engineer, Amazon Robotics | $168,100 - $227,400 |
| Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Identity and Access Management | $168,100 - $227,400 |
| Software Engineer III, AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) Data Services | $168,100 - $227,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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