Sr Software Engineer, AWS Managed Backend Services
AmazonSr Software Engineer, AWS Managed Backend Services
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/8/2026
Compensation
$168,100 - $227,400 per year
Job description
This role involves building a new backend platform within AWS that integrates database, authentication, and other services to enhance developer experience. The team focuses on creating a scalable, multi-tenant control plane and implementing managed relational database capabilities. Candidates will work with AI coding agents to streamline the development process and lead technical projects. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-native applications on AWS.
Requirements
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
- 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
- Experience as a mentor or tech lead in an engineering team
- Experience building complex software systems successfully delivered to customers
- 7+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Design and build the scalable, multi-tenant control plane for backend resources
- Architect and implement managed relational database capabilities
- Build production-grade identity and access management services
- Define interactions between AI coding assistants and the platform
- Lead multi-engineer projects and drive design reviews
- Mentor engineers and influence the team's technical roadmap
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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