Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring

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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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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 scalable solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining high standards of development excellence.

AWS Infrastructure Services, the team you'll be joining, is responsible for the foundation of AWS's global infrastructure. They manage all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, and associated equipment that ensures continuous customer access to AWS services.

The role offers unique challenges in solving problems at massive scale, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts Amazon's network reliability. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across AWS, including software engineers, hardware specialists, and network experts.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Leading technical architecture and design decisions
  • Implementing robust monitoring solutions
  • Ensuring system reliability and performance
  • Mentoring and developing junior team members
  • Direct customer interaction and solution design
  • Full ownership of deployed systems

The position offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's inclusive culture, which values diverse experiences and perspectives. You'll be part of a team that emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure at one of the world's leading technology companies. The role combines technical leadership, system design, and hands-on development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring

  • Design and build complex software systems for network monitoring
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers
  • Set technical standards and drive excellence in development process
  • Design solutions for high data volume and complex processing
  • Maintain system reliability and operability
  • Provide strategic technical insights to leadership
  • Own and support launched systems
  • Collaborate with customers to design solutions

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring

Java
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience leading 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

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  • Work-life balance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Knowledge-sharing resources
  • Career advancement opportunities

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