Software Development Engineer, EKS, Amazon EKS

At Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) , we are building a core set of services that allow our customers to create and use Kubernetes at scale. You will be part of an exceptional team moving the needle towards making containers as the next generation compute platform. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer on a massive scale, and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing.

As a Software Development Engineer in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) compute team, you will help make EKS the most reliable place to run containerized workloads on Kubernetes at massive scale (10,000 or more nodes per cluster). We are looking for engineers to help build our strong product roadmap and who have or want to develop deep expertise in Kubernetes data plane ecosystem.



Key job responsibilities
You are a significant and autonomous contributor. You work with your team to invent, design and build software that is stable and performant. You make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies. You will be part of the AWS Karpenter team working closely with the open source community of builders.

A day in the life
- Collaborate with peers over design approaches
- Write critical path code and review your peer's code
- Investigate issues and improve SLOs when oncall
- Attend daily standups

About the team
The team thrives on innovation and adaptability, fostering a dynamic environment that empowers engineers to take true ownership of the product. This culture of autonomy encourages each team member to think critically, make decisions independently, and drive projects forward with confidence. By promoting self-direction and personal accountability, the team cultivates a sense of entrepreneurship within its ranks.

The autonomous development model allows for rapid iteration and experimentation, enabling the team to stay agile and responsive to market needs. Engineers are trusted to manage their time effectively, choose the best tools for the job, and collaborate cross-functionally when needed. This freedom, coupled with clear objectives and regular communication, creates an environment where innovation flourishes and individual growth is accelerated.

Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
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