Game Dev II, AWS Game-based Learning

Job Opportunity

AWS Game-Based Learning Products is looking for a Game Development Engineer to join a fast‑paced, startup‑minded innovation team where fun is an integral part of your job. You will collaborate with architects, artists, designers, engineers, and testers responsible for the conception, development and operations of highly technical game‑based learning solutions that rely on extensive use of hands‑on labs, virtual environments, and interactive simulations to help customers develop practical skills using AWS services.

About the Team

AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. What you’ll work on involves AWS Professional Services, AWS Training and Certification, AWS Support, Managed Services, AWS Security Assurance Services, and emerging technologies including AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center.

About AWS

• Diverse Experiences – AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, whether you are early in your career, have followed an alternative path, or bring alternative experiences, we encourage you to apply.
• Why AWS? – Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform. We pioneer cloud computing and continually innovate, powering businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.
• Inclusive Team Culture – Our affinity groups foster inclusion, and events such as CORE and AmazeCon inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Continuous performance improvements and mentorship help you develop professionally.
• Work/Life Balance – We value work‑life harmony through flexibility and support.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling)
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Compensation

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 market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation, such as equity, sign‑on payments, and other benefits, may be provided. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Additional Information

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include safely and cooperatively working with others, adhering to standards, communicating effectively, and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may affect the role; we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records under the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Posted: September 22, 2025 (Updated 2 days ago)

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