JobsSoftware Development Engineer, AWS IAM Distributed Database System
Software Development Engineer, AWS IAM Distributed Database System
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, AWS IAM Distributed Database System
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/6/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.6%·Filings 19,451·New hires 10,113·
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·FY 2025Job description
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity team is seeking strong software engineers to develop the next generation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. The team focuses on building highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems that ensure secure and reliable access controls for AWS customers. They value an inclusive culture and work-life balance, providing mentorship and opportunities for career growth. Engineers will work in a fast-paced environment, tackling complex challenges while maintaining operational sustainability.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards and testing
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Build and innovate the identity, authentication, and authorization stack for AWS cloud.
- Develop high-performing, reliable systems in a complex, multi-tenancy, and distributed environment.
- Create APIs that prioritize customer experience and operational sustainability.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to fault-tolerant system designs.
- Collaborate with team members to fix root causes of issues and improve system reliability.
Benefits
- 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.
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