> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1753258-software-development-engineer-ec2-nitro-team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1753258-software-development-engineer-ec2-nitro-team). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer, EC2 Nitro Team - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $165,200.0 - $223,600.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Cloud Services, Big O, Software Engineering, Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C6BA3A9E40F245A5A24DF5E26DB28483/job/ ## About the Role The ideal candidate is expected to have solid understanding of low-level embedded concepts with ability to code in C/C++. Ideal candidate must have strong background in Test Driven Development and automating testing using scripting languages (Bash/Lua/JS/Python). Experience with version control systems, automated build processes and software unit testing are required., * 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience * 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience * Experience programming with at least one software programming language * Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, * 6+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience * 3+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience * 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience * Master's degree in computer science or equivalent ## Description Interested in working on products that are disrupting the data center software industry and change on-demand cloud computing? Does solving hard technical challenges at scale appeal to you? Do you like working on products that are providing real value to many customers? If so, please join us as we grow our team responsible for developing state-of-the-art cloud solutions. You'll be working on pioneering technology that drives innovation from startups through major enterprises., EC2 is looking for an experienced Software Development engineer to join the Nitro Firmware Team. This team owns the intersection between EC2 hardware and rest of the software stack in the Nitro card. Nitro Firmware Team owns infrastructure and mechanisms to integrate and update firmware for the different components in the fleet at a regular cadence. Key metric is to make sure software/firmware deployed to the EC2 fleet are functioning at scale with reduced failure and improved customer experience. This team is also responsible for development of tools and processes to measure firmware performance, qualification, monitoring and deployment across all EC2 platforms. A day in the life You will be involved in hands-on software development including software design reviews, implementation, code reviews, new platform enablement, automated test development and monitoring to make sure your code is working properly at scale. You will work closely with Principal engineers from EC2, silicon designers, hardware engineers, internal/external partners to develop robust and scalable mechanisms to update firmware across the fleet. ## Related Videos - [20 Years of Solving Unsolvable Problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100214-20-years-of-solving-unsolvable-problems) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Intermediate Bitcoin Script](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/25-intermediate-bitcoin-script) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)