Software Development Engineer - Cloud, AI & Systems

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE) talent for anticipated roles in 2026 across areas including Embedded Systems, AI/ML, Cloud Computing and more. This position supports hiring across AWS SDE roles and teams such as Twitch, AWS Elemental, and AWS CloudFront, with responsibilities to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions.

Join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and contribute to impactful services used by millions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
• 3+ years of building complex software systems experience.
• 2+ years designing and developing large‑scale, multi‑tiered, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
• 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

Software development

Design/Architecture

Distributed systems

C/C++/Java/Perl

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE) talent for anticipated roles in 2026 across areas including Embedded Systems, AI/ML, Cloud Computing and more. This position supports hiring across AWS SDE roles and teams such as Twitch, AWS Elemental, and AWS CloudFront, with responsibilities to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions.

Join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and contribute to impactful services used by millions