Software Development Engineer, Amazon Application Recovery Controller

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Incident Prevention team. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, which includes the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS data centers, servers, storage, and networking equipment. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale systems spanning thousands of servers across multiple global data centers.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building critical software components for AWS's database services architected for the cloud. This hands-on position requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be involved in building robust components and mentoring other engineers. The role combines the excitement of a startup environment with the resources and scale of Amazon.

Working at AWS means joining a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, collaborating across various projects to impact a global customer base. The company values work-life harmony and promotes an inclusive culture through various initiatives and employee-led affinity groups. AWS offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing learning opportunities, and career advancement resources.

Key technical responsibilities include designing and implementing innovative software solutions, ensuring high availability and performance, and solving complex technical challenges across the entire stack. The role requires strong problem-solving abilities and experience with distributed systems.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. Join AWS to help shape the future of cloud computing while working with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.