Software Development Engineer, EC2 UltraServer Availability (AWS)

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

Amazon in Seattle, WA seeks a Software Development Engineer II to design and maintain cloud-based repair and recovery workflows for NVIDIA UltraServer GPUs. The role collaborates with Capacity Management, Hardware Engineering, and Datacenter Operations to manage AI/ML infrastructure and scale GPU clusters.

Responsibilities include building AWS-based infrastructure, writing robust code with tests and reviews, and coordinating with downstream teams to troubleshoot failures while striving for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience on existing or new systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design stable, scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Build cloud-based solutions using AWS services for scalable infrastructure frameworks.
• Write high-quality, testable code with proper reviews and testing.
• Develop and maintain repair and recovery workflows for UltraServer hosts.

Skills

Software development

System design

Programming language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Software Development Engineer, EC2 UltraServer Availability

Job ID: 10388616 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

The Software Development Engineer II will design, build, and maintain cloud-based repair and recovery workflows for NVIDIA GB200 / GB300 UltraServers. The role requires expertise in AWS services, system architecture, and cross‑functional collaboration with Capacity Management, Hardware Engineering, and Datacenter Operations to manage AI/ML infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• By design and architecture, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop stable, logical, testable, and efficient infrastructure solutions.
• Build cloud‑based solutions using AWS native services for scaling infrastructure frameworks.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code with proper testing and code reviews.
• Develop and maintain the repair and recovery workflows for GB200 and GB300 UltraServer hosts.
• Implement automation for diagnostic triage, hardware testing, cable validation, and testing processes.
• Create observable systems with appropriate metrics and alarming.
• Execute and monitor UltraServer workflows for repair and coordinate with downstream teams when troubleshooting failures.
• Focus on operational excellence by identifying problems and proposing solutions.
• Work with hardware and software integrations specific to GPU clusters and AI/ML training systems.
• Manage network partition configurations for multi‑node GPU clusters.
• Handle firmware validation and consistency checks across asset groups.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to convert business needs into technical designs.
• Participate in code reviews and technical assessments.

A Day in the Life

This hands‑on position involves owning everything from requirements gathering, design, implementation, code reviews, incremental feature launches, operations, mentoring, to continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience of new or existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for full software development life cycle.

Salary and Benefits

USA, WA, Seattle – 143,700.00 – 194,400.00 USD annually. The 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 factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.