Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring
Description For Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring
Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Network Observability team, focusing on building and maintaining one of the world's most sophisticated network monitoring systems. This role is crucial in managing Amazon's vast network infrastructure that supports millions of customers across retail, Kindle, and AWS services.
The position involves working with a system that processes gigabytes of data per second through millions of monitoring agents across Amazon's global network. As the technical leader, you'll be responsible for designing highly scalable solutions while ensuring top-tier reliability and performance. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural expertise and coding excellence.
AWS Infrastructure Services, the team behind this position, is responsible for keeping the entire AWS cloud running efficiently. They manage all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, and associated infrastructure that ensures continuous service for customers worldwide.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving at scale is a daily challenge. You'll be expected to work directly with customers to design solutions, choose appropriate technologies, and maintain high coding standards through practices like code reviews and automated testing. The role emphasizes ownership, with responsibilities extending from design through implementation to ongoing support and improvement.
Working at AWS means joining a diverse team of professionals across various specialties, from software engineering to supply chain management. The company strongly values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. They offer comprehensive career development opportunities, including mentorship programs and continuous learning resources.
This position offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure that powers one of the world's largest technology companies, with the opportunity to make significant impacts on global network operations. The role combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for engineers who want to grow both their technical and leadership skills while working on systems of massive scale.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring
- Technical leadership of the Network Observability team
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Setting high standards and driving excellence in development
- Designing scalable solutions for high data volume processing
- Maintaining system reliability and operability
- Guiding strategic technical decisions
- Building and operating complex monitoring systems
- Managing real-time data processing systems
Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Experience leading the architecture and design of new and current systems
- Experience programming with modern languages like Java, C++, or C#
- Experience in development in the last 3 years
- Experience building complex software systems delivered to customers
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring
- Work-life harmony
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Inclusive team culture
- Employee-led affinity groups
- Knowledge-sharing resources
