The Software Development Engineer role at Amazon focuses on building and enhancing the software systems that manage network connectivity in AWS data centers. The team, Building Connectivity Software Systems (BCSS), is responsible for creating a controller that automates the deployment and monitoring of network fabrics. Engineers will collaborate closely with network engineers to ensure the software integrates seamlessly with existing systems. The position emphasizes design, development, and ownership of production services.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl
• 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
• Experience architecting solutions built on AWS
• Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment
• Experience working with networking fundamentals or Internet protocols
• Experience with workflow orchestration and event-driven designs
• Experience integrating with systems whose APIs you do not control
• Experience with data modeling

• Design and build services in AWS using various tools and frameworks.
• Write design documents for the services developed.
• Integrate with existing systems of record in AWS Networking.
• Prove correctness of automation in shadow mode before deployment.
• Own the services shipped in production, including metrics and alarms.
• Ensure fabric knowledge is maintained outside of the code.
• Estimate work size based on novelty and external system interactions.

• 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.