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Posted 3 days ago

Lead Senior Software Development Engineer for AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, responsible for designing and optimizing ultra-high-performance kernel and embedded C systems processing millions of packets per second. You will mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and collaborate across teams to deliver SDN features for EC2 VPC instances. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, systems-level programming, low-level hardware optimization (including assembly and vectorization), and Linux kernel or embedded development. You must balance hands-on implementation with technical leadership, ensuring best practices and managing day-to-day development activities for a small team.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
Posted 3 days ago

Lead senior systems engineer on the EC2 NX Platforms team, owning the packet processing pipeline that runs beneath every EC2 instance across 9M+ hosts globally. Design and implement ultra-high-performance networking software handling encryption, firewalls, routing, billing, and monitoring — targeting millions of packets per second on a single CPU core through highly optimized C/C++ code and low-level hardware tuning. Mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and communicate technical designs with users and senior management. Ship production code with immediate, measurable impact across the entire EC2 fleet powering AWS Lambda and all external workloads.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$99,000 – $225,000 · Posted 9 days ago

S. Navy enterprise scale. ponsible for directing network integration, system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation across cross-functional teams at a U.S. Navy enterprise scale. Mentor junior network engineers, provide technical guidance on complex issues, and serve as primary technical advisor to government clients on system architecture and solution design. Must have 10+ years configuring and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise infrastructure, including Catalyst Center/SDA, SD-WAN, ISE, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), and enterprise security technologies. Will drive Software-Defined Access, SDN, Zero Trust, and automation initiatives while holding Secret clearance.

San DiegoLast seen 7 days ago
$86,900 – $198,000 · Posted 11 days ago

Senior Network Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex network systems for Navy missions. Translate business requirements into technical network solutions, lead architecture and engineering efforts, and provide hands-on support for critical military infrastructure. Required to manage network performance, quality of service, and ensure production-ready configurations across global networks. Bring 10+ years of network engineering experience with expertise in routing protocols, firewalls, cloud integration, and cybersecurity.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$155,687 – $210,139 · Posted 11 days ago

Senior Network Engineer supporting the US Navy to design, architect, and maintain production-ready network configurations for the Global Network. Responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions, establishing KPI measurement methodology, performance tuning, and troubleshooting network infrastructure. Requires hands-on expertise in Cisco routing and switching, advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, DMVPN, MPLS/VPLS), QoS implementation, and packet analysis tools. Will report directly to government stakeholders, present at technical meetings, and support lab operations as a CMS Level 2 user.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
Posted 11 days ago

Lead senior systems engineer on the EC2 NX Platforms team to design and optimize the packet processing pipeline powering EC2 instances across AWS's global fleet. Drive ultra-high-performance networking software handling millions of packets per second through expert C/C++ development, low-level hardware tuning, and data structure optimization. Own architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and ship production code across EC2 and Lambda with full ownership from design through operation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Software Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities that enhance security, availability, and reliability.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
Posted 11 days ago

Design and implement ultra-high-performance packet processing software for AWS EC2's virtualized networking stack, handling encryption, firewalls, routing, and monitoring across 9M+ hosts. Own end-to-end development of features running on the EC2 Nitro System, from design through production deployment, optimizing for millions of packets per second on single CPU cores. Build secure, scalable monitoring and diagnostics services, and design hardware/software validation platforms enabling efficient CI/CD. Mentor junior engineers on systems architecture and maintainable code while collaborating cross-functionally to define requirements and improve development processes.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
Posted 11 days ago

Senior software development engineer leading a small team on AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, which processes millions of packets per second across a global fleet. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming, kernel/embedded development, and ultra-high-performance optimization including hand assembly and vectorization. Responsibilities include architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, design/code reviews, and communicating technical strategy with cross-functional teams and leadership.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$175,000 – $190,000 · Posted 11 days ago

Senior Network Engineer to design, configure, and operate network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls in support of the Joint Fires Network (JFN) program. Responsibilities include implementing SD-WAN solutions across sites and cloud environments, troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues, creating network security measures, and managing junior network engineers. Required: 10+ years networking experience (or equivalent with lower degree), 4 years CANES firewall/network engineering, CCNA certification, proficiency in Python and Ansible, and deep knowledge of Cisco QoS, dynamic routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, NHRP, GRE, DMVPN), and SDN/SD-WAN technologies.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago