Software Development Engineer - EKS, AWS Controllers for Kubernetes
Amazon
DESCRIPTION
Join the innovative team at Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) where we are focusing on the integration of Kubernetes with AWS through the AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK) project. ACK enables users to define and utilize AWS service resources directly from Kubernetes, streamlining the management of cloud native applications. With ACK, managing supporting capabilities such as databases or message queues becomes ‘kube-fied’, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of Kubernetes workloads.
As a member of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of containerized computing, enabling our customers to leverage the full potential of Kubernetes and AWS services seamlessly.
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Key job responsibilities
- Develop new service controllers and ensure the upkeep of existing ones to facilitate AWS resources integration with Kubernetes.
- Enhance our code generation processes, testing infrastructure, and automation pipelines to streamline controller development, testing, and release procedures.
- Engage closely with our community and customers to gather insights and requirements and collaborating on the design and implementation of upcoming controllers and features.
- Build innovative tools and systems around our controllers to improve the overall user experience, simplifying AWS resource management within Kubernetes environments.
About the team
The ACK team is dedicated to cultivating a culture of support, collaboration, and community-driven development. Our team is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience levels, fostering an environment where mentorship, knowledge sharing, and open source contributions are prioritized. Additionally, we actively contribute to other open source projects and are continuously seeking opportunities to expand our involvement in the open source community. Join us as we work together to innovate and drive the future of cloud native computing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- - Strong programming skills in Go
- - Familiarity with code generation techniques (abstract syntax trees knowledge is a plus)
- - Experience in contributing to open-source projects and engaging with the open-source community.
- - Experience in writing Kubernetes controllers
- - Knowledge of Kubernetes, Containers and the CNCF ecosystem.
- - Experience in architecting large-scale solutions preferably leveraging AWS technologies.
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 $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.