Software Development Engineer, Display Protocols

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their Display Protocols team, focusing on revolutionizing cloud-based interactive graphics applications. This role is part of the AWS Solutions organization, which aims to provide business applications leveraging Amazon's expertise to millions of companies worldwide.

The position involves developing state-of-the-art, low-latency streaming protocols that enable secure remote desktop and application streaming from cloud or data centers to any device. You'll be working on technologies like NICE DCV that power AWS services such as Workspaces and AppStream 2.0, helping customers run interactive applications remotely on EC2 instances.

As part of an international team spanning the US and Italy, you'll be based in Seattle, contributing to all aspects of development. Your work will encompass designing distributed architectures, developing efficient networking protocols, implementing low-level graphic and GPU optimizations, and creating elegant user interfaces.

The role offers excellent growth opportunities within a team that values knowledge sharing and mentorship. AWS emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and a supportive environment that enables professional and personal growth. The team maintains a robust on-call system, with responsibilities typically occurring once every two to three months.

AWS provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive base salary, equity, and extensive benefits. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. You'll be part of a diverse team that embraces different perspectives and continuously strives for innovation.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and strong architecture design skills. You'll be working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, contributing to solutions that help millions of customers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about distributed systems, graphics processing, and cloud computing to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.