Sr Software Development Engineer, Professional Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Sr Software Development Engineer, Professional Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Professional Services team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud computing technology with the world's leading cloud platform provider.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading the development of backend and frontend services that directly impact AWS's vast customer base. You'll work in an innovative environment where you'll tackle complex problems that haven't been solved at scale before. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking.

The position sits within the team responsible for creating the next generation of security and productivity tooling experiences for builders at AWS. You'll own the roadmap, technical design, engineering, launch plan, and operations for products you build. The focus is on empowering builders by providing the tools and workflows needed to rapidly create secure, efficient software and infrastructure implementations for customers.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to:

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing
  • Lead and mentor other engineers while driving technical excellence
  • Design and implement solutions that will be used by developers worldwide
  • Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians
  • Make significant contributions to AWS's security and productivity tooling

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering complex technical solutions. You'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and excited about solving unprecedented challenges at scale.

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The company strongly values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity through various employee-led affinity groups and initiatives.

This role offers significant growth potential within AWS, with access to mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career advancement resources. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of cloud computing while working in an environment that supports both professional development and personal well-being.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Development Engineer, Professional Services

  • Lead the building and improving of backend and frontend services
  • Design and implement features that deliver benefits at scale
  • Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers
  • Own quality and deployment for your code
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Drive solutions in terms of quality and breadth of functionality
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design innovative solutions
  • Build and deploy distributed applications

Requirements For Sr Software Development Engineer, Professional Services

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Sr Software Development Engineer, Professional Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Flexible work hours
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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