Cloud Software Engineer - Build Scalable Systems

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 165,200 - 223,600; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Software Development Engineers to join a central talent pipeline for anticipated 2026 roles. Design, develop, and maintain scalable code across AWS services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features from concept to production.

You will optimize performance, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with new technologies. A Bachelor's degree is required.

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.
• 3+ years of building complex software systems experience.
• 2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Implement complex software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews to provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Python

Linux

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Software Development Engineers to join a central talent pipeline for anticipated 2026 roles. Design, develop, and maintain scalable code across AWS services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features from concept to production.

You will optimize performance, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with new technologies. A Bachelor's degree is required.