Software Development Engineer – Cloud Security Inspector

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC, trading as Amazon Web Services (AWS), is hiring a Software Development Engineer for AWS Utility Computing in Austin, TX. The role focuses on building scalable security software, with an emphasis on architecture discussions, design patterns, and reliable multi‑threaded systems.

You will lead project roadmaps, contribute to deep-dive troubleshooting, and participate in on-call operations while delivering secure, production-grade solutions for AWS customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ 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
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture discussions and deep-dive troubleshooting to identify root causes
• Create roadmaps and estimates for projects, including new value-add services
• Drive lean, efficient operations with metrics, monitoring, and on-call responsibilities
• Apply Agile methodologies to drive successful project delivery

Skills

Software development experience

Architecture design

OO design

Programming language proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC, trading as Amazon Web Services (AWS), is hiring a Software Development Engineer for AWS Utility Computing in Austin, TX. The role focuses on building scalable security software, with an emphasis on architecture discussions, design patterns, and reliable multi‑threaded systems.

You will lead project roadmaps, contribute to deep-dive troubleshooting, and participate in on-call operations while delivering secure, production-grade solutions for AWS customers.