Software Development Engineer, AWS SDE Centralized Team

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Seattle to design and maintain software solutions. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in software development and proficiency in languages like C#, C++, or Java. Collaborating with teams, you'll work on complex projects, providing technical guidance while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.
• 3+ years of building complex software systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs.

Skills

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Machine Learning

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ML frameworks (JAX, PyTorch)

Job description

Software Development Engineer, AWS SDE Centralized Team

Job ID: 10382496 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Overview

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)

Your profile will be considered for current and future SDE openings across AWS, including teams such as Twitch, AWS Elemental, and AWS CloudFront.

Key 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.

A Day in the Life

• Start the morning with a team stand-up to align on priorities and address 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 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.
• 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 ML frameworks including JAX, PyTorch, vLLM, SGLang, Dynamo, TorchXLA, and TensorRT.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming.

Benefits

Base salary range is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and 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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location & Salary

• USA, CA, Cupertino – $165,200.00 – $223,600.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, BROOKLYN – $158,100.00 – $213,800.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, Carle Place – $158,100.00 – $213,800.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York – $158,100.00 – $213,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, ARLINGTON – $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, SEATTLE – $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

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