Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Backbone

World's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation.
Minneapolis, MN, USA
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Backbone

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their AWS Global Backbone team. This role is crucial in designing, planning, and operating AWS's global infrastructure, essentially keeping the cloud running. The position focuses on developing software control systems at the core of Amazon's global network, a key differentiator for AWS cloud computing services.

The role involves working with cutting-edge network technologies and autonomous software systems that transform network operations. You'll be responsible for building high-quality, always-on services that manage and optimize Amazon's global network infrastructure. The position offers unique opportunities to work on unprecedented challenges in network infrastructure at a massive scale.

As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate with world-class leaders and engineers, contributing to the development of Amazon's Software Defined Network. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of AWS's network platform, which serves millions of servers worldwide and supports hundreds of thousands of AWS customers.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about autonomous systems, have strong ownership bias, and demonstrate continuous improvement mindset. You'll gain extensive knowledge about Internet infrastructure while working with AWS's robust suite of products and services. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

This position at Amazon Web Services represents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud computing technology, making a significant impact on one of the world's most comprehensive cloud platforms. You'll be part of a team that pioneers innovation and drives the future of network infrastructure, supporting Amazon's global operations and countless customer applications worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Backbone

  • Design and define the next generation of Amazon's Software Defined Network
  • Create and enhance scalable autonomous controller services
  • Build massive real-time systems for global network optimization
  • Collaborate with distributed systems development and operations teams
  • Build high quality, highly available, always-on services

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Backbone

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Backbone

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Total compensation package

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