Software Development Engineer, Bottlerocket
Jobs/Software Development Engineer, BottlerocketHomesvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Jobssvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Companiessvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Amazonsvg]:w-3.5 [&>svg]:h-3.5"> Software Development Engineer, BottlerocketSoftware Development Engineer, BottlerocketAmazonSoftware Development Engineer, BottlerocketAmazonLocationSeattle, WATypeFull-timePosted8/5/2026Compensation$143,700 - $194,400 per yearUndergraduate with 2+ Years of ExperienceApproval 98.6%Filings 19,451New hires 10,113 👑 Elite SponsorFY 2025Job DescriptionAs a Software Development Engineer on the Bottlerocket team, you will design, build, and maintain components of Bottlerocket, AWS's open-source container OS. This role involves writing Rust and Go in the open on GitHub and shipping systems software that operates at massive scale. You will tackle complex problems in Linux internals, security hardening, and performance while contributing to a uniquely open team within AWS. The position emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and low-level engineering on critical infrastructure.Requirements3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications1+ years of Object Oriented Design experienceBachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related fieldExperience programming with at least one software programming language3+ years of full software development life cycle experienceResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain Rust-based OS components including system services and API servers for BottlerocketOwn features end-to-end from design through production, operating with high autonomyContribute to and maintain open-source code on GitHub, participating in public code reviewsInvestigate and resolve complex systems issues spanning kernel, userspace, and container runtimesBuild and improve CI/CD pipelines, release tooling, and automated testing frameworksHarden security defaults and implement OS-level protectionsPartner cross-functionally with EKS, ECS, and security teams to design integrationsMentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidanceParticipate in on-call rotations and operational excellence practicesWrite technical design documents and contribute to roadmap planningBenefitsEmployees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.Is this posting expired or inaccurate?Software Development Engineer, BottlerocketAmazonSomething wrong with this listing?At a glanceSeattle, WAFull-time8/5/2026$143,700 - $194,400 per year