Software Development Engineer, Transit Gateway

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Herndon, VA to tackle large-scale distributed systems. You will design, implement, and operate systems that power millions of customer experiences, delivering high-quality software in an agile team.

You should have 3+ years in software development and 1+ year in design of distributed or multi-tiered systems, with proficiency in C#, Java, C++, or Perl. The role emphasizes collaboration, scalability, and impactful customer-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience on large systems.
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupation experience.
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered or distributed software.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related field.
• Experience programming with at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products to market.
• Design and build technologies in a large distributed computing environment and lead industry changes.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with scalable, fast tech.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable and fault-tolerant.
• Design and code right solutions starting from broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

C#

Java

C++

Perl

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Object Oriented Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Design patterns

Source control

Build systems

Job description

Overview

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
• Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

A day in the life

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

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
• 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 experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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