The Software Development Engineer role at AWS Infrastructure Services focuses on automating and improving the operation of AWS's global network. The position involves collaborating with customers and peers to develop best-in-class software systems that enhance network automation. The team emphasizes quality, agility, and innovation while maintaining a culture that values diverse ideas. Engineers will be responsible for building software services that support AWS and its customers across multiple global data centers.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• 2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language such as C#, C++, Java, or Perl
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards and code reviews

• Solve complex, ambiguous problems with efficiency and high quality.
• Develop best in class software systems for automating Amazon's network.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams to ensure fast and smooth software roll-outs.
• Identify and troubleshoot recurring platform issues with effective escalation.
• Gather requirements and generate technical designs throughout the software lifecycle.

• 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.