Software Development Engineer II, DCNE

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing innovation.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer II, DCNE

AWS Core Networking Organization is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Network Fabric Engineering (NFE) team. This role is part of AWS Infrastructure Services, which owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The position focuses on developing solution architectures and automating Amazon's network operations at a massive scale.

The role offers an opportunity to work on one of the largest networks globally, completely reimagining how the AWS network is managed through building management plane services from the ground up. You'll be part of a diverse team working on AWS Intent Driven Network, collaborating with software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll contribute to every phase of the development process, from gathering requirements to deploying software across the globe. The position requires strong technical skills, including experience with distributed systems and modern programming languages. You'll work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment while having the resources and impact of a global tech leader.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices. You'll need to balance competing priorities, manage ambiguous scenarios, and implement optimizations for performance and scalability. The position involves participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and occasional travel to data centers and network sites.

AWS offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and financial benefits, equity compensation, and sign-on payments. The company values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact on cloud infrastructure while growing their career in a supportive, diverse environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II, DCNE

  • Develop solution architectures for AWS network infrastructure
  • Automate and invent new ways of operating Amazon's network
  • Interact efficiently with customers, leadership and senior peers
  • Develop best practices and improve operational procedures
  • Participate in 24x7 team on-call rotation
  • Design and deploy scalable software systems worldwide
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers
  • Manage competing priorities and handle ambiguous scenarios
  • Implement optimizations for performance, scalability, and efficiency

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II, DCNE

Java
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience
  • 2+ years of contributing to new and current systems architecture and design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer II, DCNE

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities

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