As a Software Development Engineer in Amazon S3, you will work on building the next generation of S3 Index systems, focusing on durability and availability of key-value metadata. The role involves tackling complex computer science problems and developing software that manages trillions of objects efficiently. You will be part of a dedicated team that values high ownership and quality in software development. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a diverse and inclusive culture.

• 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
• 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

• Develop software responsible for the durability and availability of key-value metadata in S3.
• Build systems that can handle varying access patterns and unprecedented load.
• Participate in a regular on-call rotation to resolve issues that arise.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards for test automation and code reviews.
• Mentor and coach peers to foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

• 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.