Software Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering in Dublin, Ireland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include AWS, software engineering and distributed systems.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Design and develop distributed software systems and AI-driven solutions that power large-scale network infrastructure.

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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

A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer, you'll focus on designing and implementing software solutions within our distributed ecosystem. Your day might include architecting components that integrate with our larger system, writing and reviewing code with teammates, and troubleshooting production systems to ensure reliability. You'll participate in design discussions with colleagues, mentor other engineers on the team, and contribute to our technical strategy. Beyond coding, you'll help identify ways to improve our processes and tools, ensuring our team operates efficiently and delivers value to both internal and external customers.

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

- Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

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How we rate this

Software Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering at Amazon rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Software Development Engineer, Network Fabric Engineering is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in IE, D, Dublin.
The job was posted on August 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Software EngineeringDistributed SystemsAutomationAWS

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Pay

Typical software engineer job: $167k

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