Sr. Software Development Engineer, Annapurna Labs

Sr. Software Development Engineer, Annapurna Labs

We are seeking an experienced software engineer with low-level latency networking or interconnect expertise to optimize customer experience by designing systems that enable scaling network-intensive workloads over thousands of CPUs, GPUs, and TPUs.

This role is on the forefront of AI / ML, we spend a good deal of the day optimizing the networking for the latest AI workload such as LLMs.

Annapurna Labs, a crucial part of AWS, is responsible for developing hardware and software components for EC2 infrastructure.

Our team focuses on building networking solutions for Machine Learning (ML) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads on AWS.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low-latency networking and collective operations, such as HPC network fabric or machine learning accelerator cluster systems.

Also applicable is experience in high-frequency trading networking, high-speed wireless networking, or low latency interconnects such as PCIe or CXL.

Proficiency in C / C++ and a deep understanding of Linux and kernel-level programming are essential. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues are required, along with excellent communication skills to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Working at Annapurna Labs means engaging with a diverse and inclusive team culture that embraces differences and fosters a sense of belonging.

You will participate in innovative learning experiences and benefit offerings, such as the CORE and AmazeCon conferences.

Your day will involve designing and optimizing networking solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with customers to gather feedback and continuously improve our offerings.

Our team places a high value on work-life balance, believing in establishing a flow that energizes both personal and professional life.

We offer flexible working hours and encourage you to find a balance that suits you, ensuring long-term happiness and fulfillment.

It’s not about the number of hours spent at work or home but about creating a harmonious balance that enhances both aspects of your life.

We are dedicated to supporting new team members with a mix of experience levels and tenures, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Our commitment to your career growth includes assigning projects that help you develop into a well-rounded professional capable of taking on more complex tasks in the future.

Join us at Annapurna Labs and be part of a team that is shaping the future of networking solutions for ML and HPC workloads on AWS!

A day in the life

Inclusive Team Culture

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally.

We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.

Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work / Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life.

We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment.

We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

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.

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

About the team

The Elastic Collectives team builds out the collective operations layer in the Trainium and Nvidia stack for distributed machine learning.

In any day, we are designing new algorithms, hunting for performance bottlenecks, and optimizing a customer's heavy ML / AI workloads.

You will be working with principal and senior principal engineers on a daily basis.

This team is critical in AI at Amazon. Every customer that uses AWS for large model training and inference will be using your software, and the performance matters.

If you want to make an impact in the AI industry - this is a good team for it.

Minimum Requirements :

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team

Education :

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https : / / www.amazon.jobs / en / disability / us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500 / year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.

For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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