Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Data Center Operating Systems (DCOS) team. This role is at the heart of AWS's global infrastructure, responsible for designing, planning, and operating the systems that keep the cloud running.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work on massively scalable systems that power the world's largest cloud infrastructure. You'll be part of the team building the Data Center Operating System, which orchestrates physical work processes across all AWS global datacenters. This role directly impacts hundreds of thousands of developers and businesses worldwide.

As a Senior SDE, you'll be responsible for building next-generation platform-level software that manages all aspects of global AWS data center operations. You'll work closely with senior AWS leadership to plan future initiatives and lead the development of automated systems for technician shift planning and management.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development. You'll be expected to mentor junior engineers, lead technical designs, and drive operational excellence. The position requires someone who can work autonomously, dive deep into complex problems, and make informed decisions about when to make subtle changes versus when to disrupt the status quo.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base pay ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and full medical benefits. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, offering employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences through events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering complex technical projects. You'll be joining a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, working on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work on systems that are fundamental to AWS's operations, ensuring data centers run efficiently and leadership has visibility into every process. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in a fast-paced environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact at a global scale.