Software Development Engineer, Data Center Operating Systems

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

Description For Software Development Engineer, Data Center Operating Systems

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Data Center Operating Systems team. This role is at the heart of AWS's global infrastructure, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the systems that keep the cloud running.

The position is part of the Boost team, which pioneers new functionalities and platforms for AWS's data center operations. You'll be working on the Data Center Operating System team, building systems that enable AWS to rapidly grow and maintain its position as a leader in cloud computing. The role directly impacts hundreds of thousands of developers and businesses worldwide.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing the platforms and tools used in Data Centers to automate server and equipment lifecycle management. You'll work on building next-generation platform-level software that ensures AWS data centers run efficiently and effectively. The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within a large company.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Owning and delivering technically challenging projects
  • Mentoring junior engineers and acting as a force multiplier
  • Driving operational excellence and system improvements
  • Contributing to development processes and best practices
  • Building systems for technician experience in AWS data centers

The ideal candidate will be deeply technical, customer-focused, and able to work autonomously. You'll need to dive deep into problems, understand complex systems, and make decisions about when to make subtle changes versus when to disrupt the status quo.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, financial benefits, and strong support for work-life harmony. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. Career growth is supported through mentorship and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

The compensation is competitive and varies by location, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year base salary, plus equity and other benefits. This is an opportunity to work on massive-scale systems that power the world's largest cloud infrastructure while being part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and personal growth.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Data Center Operating Systems

  • Own, design, build, and deliver technically challenging projects
  • Grow more junior engineers and be force multiplier
  • Identify operational challenges early in the system and drive operational excellence
  • Contribute to and lead the improvements in development processes
  • Build systems that orchestrate the technician experience for AWS data centers worldwide
  • Develop platforms and tools used in Data Centers to automate server and equipment lifecycle

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Data Center Operating Systems

Java
Python
Linux
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 4+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of new and existing systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Data Center Operating Systems

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive team culture

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