Software Development Engineer, Lambda Runtimes, AWS

AWS Lambda is revolutionizing cloud computing with its serverless platform, aiming to simplify and enhance the cloud computing experience for developers worldwide. The Lambda Experience Runtimes team in Dublin is at the forefront of this transformation, managing crucial components like Python, NodeJS, Java, Ruby, Go, and DotNet runtimes.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of serverless computing at AWS. You'll be working with the team responsible for curating, patching, and maintaining all six Managed Runtimes that Lambda supports, plus custom runtime and container images. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and customer focus, as you'll be directly impacting developer experiences across the globe.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about serverless computing, programming languages, and container/function interaction models. You'll need to be comfortable working with customers, understanding industry trends, and solving complex problems at scale. The role involves significant responsibility in driving new initiatives while handling high-availability and performance challenges.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive environment through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company offers excellent career growth potential with mentorship programs and resources for professional development. Work-life harmony is prioritized through flexible work arrangements.

As part of the AWS Utility Computing organization, you'll be contributing to foundational services that power countless businesses worldwide. The role includes on-call responsibilities, but the team works collaboratively to ensure systems are well-engineered and fault-tolerant. You'll be joining a supportive team that values intellectual curiosity, empathy, and reliability.

This position offers the chance to work on ground-breaking technology while helping shape the direction of AWS and the serverless industry as a whole. If you're excited about defining how modern and future software applications are built, and want to be part of a team that's changing how the world computes, this role at AWS Lambda presents an exceptional opportunity.