Software Development Engineer, AWS Central SDE Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 194,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software across multiple AWS domains. The role emphasizes delivering scalable, reliable code while collaborating with product managers and engineers to refine requirements and implement features.

The position requires strong experience in large-scale systems, multi-threaded design, and familiarity with languages like C++, Java, Python, and C#.

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

Skills

C++

Java

Perl

Python

Design patterns

Distributed systems

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE) talent for anticipated roles in 2026. This requisition supports hiring across all AWS SDE positions, from fungible SDE roles to specialized engineering positions in areas including:

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

Key job responsibilities

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

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

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
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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

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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