Sr Software Development Engineer, Internet Monitoring

AWS Internet Monitoring is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team focused on revolutionizing software-driven traffic engineering at the core of AWS's global network. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work on planet-scale network monitoring and management systems that impact thousands of customers worldwide.

The position involves building and maintaining core functionality for the AWS Internet Monitoring service, which serves as the authoritative source of Internet health detection and reporting. You'll be developing autonomous software systems that transform how applications and networks are monitored and operated, creating highly available, always-on services that are critical to AWS's infrastructure.

As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate with world-class leaders, network experts, and scientists to solve fundamental challenges in planet-scale networks. The role requires strong technical expertise in software development, system design, and architecture, with a focus on creating pragmatic, maintainable solutions that balance complexity with functionality.

The Internet Monitoring team is responsible for monitoring the health of Amazon's traffic to and from the Internet, providing critical insights and automated responses to network impairments. You'll work on sophisticated systems that detect and report internet issues before they impact customers, contributing to the development of internet health signals, visualization tools, and automated traffic optimization systems.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about building large-scale systems and want to make a significant impact on global network infrastructure.

The role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to mentor others, drive technical decisions, and shape the future of application and network monitoring at AWS. You'll be working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence, making this an ideal position for engineers who want to work on challenging problems at a global scale.