Software Development Engineer (SDE) - Cloud, AI, & Systems

Amazon Inc.

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 194,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Software Development Engineers across a broad range of roles for 2026. You may be considered for opportunities spanning embedded systems, AI/ML, infrastructure services, and cloud computing within AWS teams such as Twitch and CloudFront.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will design and implement scalable software, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to architectural discussions while mentoring junior engineers and driving

Qualifications

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
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.

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.