Software Development Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Services

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$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Services

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the core of Amazon's cloud operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. This team keeps the cloud running by managing all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll join a diverse team working on critical infrastructure that powers AWS. You'll collaborate with software engineers, hardware specialists, and network experts to ensure continuous service delivery while maintaining the highest standards for safety and security.

The role involves:

  • Complete software development lifecycle ownership
  • Operating globally distributed servers at massive scale
  • Building new services using AWS technologies
  • Working with various data sources and solving problems at scale
  • Using technologies like Rust, Go, Python, and React
  • Supporting multiple service verticals including product development, build/release systems, validation/qualification, and infrastructure management

The team operates lean while scaling with business needs, touching everything from embedded systems and kernel development to GRPC/REST APIs and frontend development. You'll work on solutions that provide business metrics visibility, manage CI/CD pipelines, develop testing frameworks, and support datacenter labs.

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Strong distributed systems knowledge
  • Experience in leading and mentoring engineers
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Excellent technical and communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, financial benefits, and a strong focus on work-life harmony. Amazon values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive team culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company offers mentorship and career growth resources to help you develop as a professional.

Base salary ranges from $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits package.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Services

  • Oversee complete software development lifecycle
  • Define, prioritize, design, build, and test new features
  • Operate globally distributed servers at massive scale
  • Build and maintain AWS infrastructure services
  • Collaborate across AWS teams
  • Mentor other engineers
  • Make data-driven decisions

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Services

Go
Python
React
Rust
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of programming using modern programming languages (Java, C++, or C#)
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience with object-oriented design
  • Knowledge of distributed systems
  • Strong technical and communication skills

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Services

Medical Insurance
Equity
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life harmony
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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