Software Development Engineer for Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Role Summary: Software Development Engineer, AWS Platform

AWS Platform is the vital “glue” of the Amazon Web Services ecosystem, supporting an incredible 750 million transactions per second. Our team builds and manages the foundational services that power the entire cloud, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), cryptography, developer tools, and automated global billing systems. We are looking for versatile engineers who enjoy the entire lifecycle of a project—from the messy prototyping and tinkering stages to the rigorous engineering required to make a service production-ready at a massive scale.

Key Requirements & Skills

• 3+ years of software development experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or higher) in computer science or a related discipline.

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.

• 1+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.

• Fluency and experience in one or more of the following: Java, Ruby, or Python.

• 3+ years experience in object-oriented design and development.

• 3+ years experience in distributed systems and web services design.

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices: Including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, and analysis.

• Experience building and delivering complex software systems to customers.

Why Join Us?

At AWS Platform, you will join a high-growth, agile team that prioritizes work-live balance and personal fulfillment. We are dedicated to mentorship; our senior members take pride in one-on-one coaching and conducting thorough, kind code reviews to help you develop into a well-rounded engineer. You will work in an inclusive environment that features ten employee-led affinity groups and global conferences like CORE and AmazeCon. By joining us in hubs like Seattle, NYC, or Arlington, you’ll take ownership of services used by millions, using data-driven insights to innovate on behalf of our customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that building a representative workforce is essential to innovating for our global customers. To provide transparency on our progress, here are the most recent 2024–2025 demographic statistics for our U.S. workforce:

Globally, our workforce identifies as 43.7% female and 56.2% male. We remain committed to our culture of inclusion, reinforced by our Leadership Principles, to ensure every “Amazonian” feels empowered to do their best work.