Software Dev Engineer II, Amazon S3

Amazon Web Services' Cloud Storage, AWS S3, is one of the largest distributed storage systems in the world. As a Software Development Engineer in S3, you'll work on systems managing trillions of objects, achieving 99.999999999% durability, and processing millions of requests per second.

The S3 Data Plane team is seeking an experienced engineer to build next-generation S3 services. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading peer engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable software
• Driving innovation to handle exponential growth
• Building systems processing millions of requests per second
• Working with bandwidth measured in terabits per second
• Solving challenging customer problems affecting S3's vast customer base

The role offers:

• Hands-on work with large-scale distributed systems
• High ownership culture - "if you build it, you own it"
• Regular on-call rotation with focus on minimizing disruptions
• Peer buddy system for onboarding
• Formal mentorship program
• Access to internal knowledge sharing and presentations
• Work-life harmony and flexible working culture
• Inclusive team environment with employee-led affinity groups
• Career growth opportunities and continuous learning

You'll be part of AWS Utility Computing (UC) which provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, consistently releasing new product innovations that set AWS apart in the industry. The role requires exceptional technical expertise, strong CS fundamentals, and experience with large-scale distributed systems.

The compensation package includes:

• Base salary range: $129,300 - $223,600 depending on location
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
• Sign-on payments may be available

This is an opportunity to work on technology that powers businesses globally, delivering capabilities that improve consumers' daily lives through cloud services.