The Software Development Engineer II role within the Network Lifecycle Management (NLM) organization focuses on designing and delivering scalable software solutions that support Amazon's global network infrastructure. The team is responsible for automating network lifecycle workflows and ensuring reliable network operations at scale. Engineers will collaborate with network and systems engineers to tackle complex challenges while fostering an inclusive culture that values innovative ideas. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to operational excellence through automation.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience

• Own the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that support Amazon's end-to-end link lifecycle infrastructure
• Define technical direction and architect systems that improve network reliability, automation, and operational efficiency at scale
• Drive projects from concept through deployment, making independent decisions on approach, prioritization, and trade-offs
• Build and maintain highly available, distributed services that directly impact Amazon's global network operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with network engineers, systems engineers, and partner teams to identify requirements and deliver integrated solutions
• Identify opportunities to simplify, optimize, and innovate across existing systems and processes
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance
• Contribute to operational excellence by participating in on-call rotations, driving root cause analyses, and reducing operational burden through automation

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.