Software Dev Engineer II, AWS Builder Acceleration
AmazonSoftware Dev Engineer II, AWS Builder Acceleration
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/27/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The SDE II role at AWS Builder Acceleration focuses on simplifying and accelerating the software development experience for over 20,000 AWS engineers. The team aims to reduce friction in the software development lifecycle through AI-based automated solutions and centralized service management. This position requires a self-starter who can deliver results while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced technologies to create innovative solutions that enhance the builder experience at AWS scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- 2+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle
- Deep hands-on experience building software at AWS
- Experience with software tooling and services supporting development lifecycle at scale
- Experience building large-scale AI solutions
Responsibilities
- Identify and prioritize high-impact problems that impede AWS software development
- Decompose complex builder problems into simple, straightforward and scalable solutions
- Collaborate with AWSBA, ASBX and AWS builder teams to build and operate the designed solutions
- Deliver meaningful improvements weekly while working toward long-term transformation
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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