Software Development Engineer, Lambda Runtimes, AWS

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Description For Software Development Engineer, Lambda Runtimes, AWS

AWS Lambda is revolutionizing cloud computing by simplifying the development experience for developers worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer in the Lambda Runtimes team, you'll be at the forefront of serverless computing innovation. The role focuses on managing and enhancing Lambda's six Managed Runtimes (Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby, Go, DotNet) and custom runtime environments.

You'll work in Dublin as part of Lambda's experience charter, aimed at streamlining the journey from desktop development to production services. The position requires expertise in programming languages, container/function interaction models, and a passion for serverless computing. You'll be responsible for critical customer-facing components and will work on high-impact initiatives that shape the future of cloud computing.

The role combines technical depth with customer focus, requiring skills in building, releasing, and verifying software at scale. You'll tackle challenges in programming language ecosystems, implement new customer-facing features, and pioneer new programming paradigms in serverless computing. The position includes on-call responsibilities, emphasizing our commitment to system reliability and customer satisfaction.

Working at AWS means joining a team that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and innovation. You'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that help businesses from startups to enterprises run their code in the cloud without infrastructure concerns. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the chance to influence the direction of AWS and the serverless industry.

Amazon's culture emphasizes work-life harmony, with flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment. You'll be part of an inclusive team that celebrates diversity through various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The position offers competitive benefits, including relocation assistance, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex challenges at global scale.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Lambda Runtimes, AWS

  • Own and drive exciting new and existing initiatives in Lambda
  • Work on massive scale, high availability, and performance problems
  • Identify and solve problems in different programming language ecosystems
  • Enable new customer facing functionality
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities
  • Work with Lambda Managed Runtimes (Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby, Go, DotNet)
  • Handle curation, patching and deprecation of runtime environments

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Lambda Runtimes, AWS

Python
Java
JavaScript
Go
Node.js
Ruby
  • Experience in professional software development
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with full software development life cycle

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Lambda Runtimes, AWS

Relocation Benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Relocation assistance
  • Mentorship & Career Growth opportunities
  • Work-life harmony

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