Software Development Engineer II, Software Development (Miracle Team)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their cloud computing team, focusing on helping U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud solutions. This role is part of AWS's mission to maintain commercial parity in air-gapped regions and develop automated platforms for AWS deployments.

The position requires working with cutting-edge cloud computing technologies and developing critical products that enable AWS to expand its global footprint. You'll be involved in solving complex technical challenges in distributed systems, data mining, automation, optimization, scalability, and security. The role offers opportunities to work on mission-critical projects and influence Amazon's technology evolution.

As part of the ADC2S team, you'll be responsible for maintaining commercial parity in air-gapped regions, responding to operational needs, and deploying feature requests. The position requires a high degree of autonomy, strong relationship-building skills with service team counterparts, and the ability to resolve difficult and ambiguous issues.

The role offers significant growth opportunities, including knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement resources. AWS values work-life harmony and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The position is based in various locations, including Arlington's HQ2, where Amazon is investing $2.5 billion and creating 25,000 new full-time jobs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software developers who are passionate about building and operating massively scalable systems, have strong technical skills, and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, strong programming skills in languages like Java, C++, or C#, and a proven track record in system design and architecture. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams, and driving technical innovation while maintaining security compliance.