Senior Software Development Engineer III — Lead Large-Scale Systems

Amazon Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a Software Development Engineer III to drive architecture and design of large-scale, multi-tiered distributed applications using Java and C/C++.

You will gather requirements, translate them into technical specs, and lead the full development lifecycle from design to delivery. The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent with several years of experience in software development, technical leadership, and strong OO design.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and three years of experience in the job offered, or a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience.
• Must have one year of experience in technical leadership and full software development lifecycle activities.
• Experience with Object Oriented Design, distributed programming, and Java/C#/C++.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architecture and design of large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems and services using OO design, distributed programming, Java and C/C++.
• Serve as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation, testing, to delivery and maintenance.
• Provide design reviews for engineers, including feedback on architecture, design, integration, performance and scalability.
• Manage resources on multiple technical projects and align milestones with technology and business goals.

Skills

Object oriented design

Distributed programming

Java

C/C++

Education

Master's degree or higher in CS/Engineering/Math

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' equivalent experience

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a Software Development Engineer III to drive architecture and design of large-scale, multi-tiered distributed applications using Java and C/C++.

You will gather requirements, translate them into technical specs, and lead the full development lifecycle from design to delivery. The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent with several years of experience in software development, technical leadership, and strong OO design.