Software Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 194,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Bellevue, WA is hiring across SDE II roles. This requisition covers embedded systems, AI/ML, cloud services, and more, seeking engineers to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize performance, review code, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with AWS technologies and industry trends. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Seattle area.

Qualifications

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
3+ years of building production software experience.
3+ years of building complex software systems experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming

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.

Skills

Software development

Production systems

System architecture

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE II) talent. This requisition supports hiring across all AWS SDE II positions, from fungible SDE roles to specialized engineering positions in areas including:

Embedded Systems
Game Development
Compiler Engineering
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Healthcare AI
Cloud Computing
Distributed Systems
Security Engineering
Database Services
Networking
Analytics
Infrastructure Services
Firmware Development
Video Processing and Streaming
Content Delivery Network (CDN)

When you apply to this position, your profile will be considered for current and future SDE II openings across AWS

As An AWS Software Development Engineer, You Will

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

A day in the life

On a typical day as an AWS SDE, you might:

Start your morning with a team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockers
Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements for upcoming features
Write code and develop solutions for complex technical challenges
Review pull requests from team members, providing constructive feedback
Participate in design discussions for new services or features
Debug and troubleshoot production issues as they arise
Attend learning sessions to stay current with AWS technologies
Document your work and contribute to technical specifications
Engage with customers or internal stakeholders to better understand their needs

About The Team

Our central SDE sourcing team specializes exclusively in the SDE job family across AWS. This team of experts understands the nuances of various SDE roles throughout the organization and serves as your dedicated resource throughout the hiring process. Here's what you can expect:

An SDE sourcer will contact you for an initial screening call to understand your background, skills, and interests
They will share specific details about what you need to succeed in the interview process
As the right roles become available, your sourcer will stay in touch and connect you with appropriate teams
Throughout the process, the central team will provide guidance and preparation support

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
3+ years of building production software experience
3+ years of building complex software systems experience
3+ years of contributing to new and current systems architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and parallel computing
Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.