Software Development Engineer - AWS S3

Amazon Web Services' S3 team is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their Cloud Storage division, one of the largest distributed storage systems globally. This role focuses on the S3 Index team, which is responsible for maintaining the durability and availability of key-value metadata across trillions of objects. You'll be working on groundbreaking computer science challenges, building systems that handle unprecedented customer loads and varying access patterns.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that powers businesses worldwide, managing systems with 99.999999999% durability. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and technical excellence. The role combines hands-on development with architectural design, requiring both technical depth and leadership skills.

As part of AWS's "you build it, you own it" philosophy, you'll take full ownership of your systems, participating in on-call rotations and ensuring the highest standards of service reliability. The team emphasizes work-life balance, comprehensive testing, and robust verification processes to minimize operational issues.

The position offers extensive growth opportunities through formal mentorship programs, peer buddy system, and access to Amazon's vast learning resources. You'll join a community of exceptional engineers working on some of the most challenging problems in cloud computing, with the chance to impact millions of customers globally.

Benefits include competitive salary, equity compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, and various employee resource groups supporting diversity and inclusion. The role is based in Seattle, offering the chance to work with one of tech's most innovative companies while solving complex distributed systems challenges at unprecedented scale.