Senior Software Development Engineer, Elastic Block Storage, Server Durability Engine

Amazon Web Services is seeking senior engineers to join their Elastic Block Store (EBS) team, which delivers high-performance virtualized storage in the cloud for EC2. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the storage- and durability-focused data plane group, you'll be working on one of the largest distributed storage systems globally. The role involves developing and maintaining critical components that enable EBS storage and ensure high durability.

The position offers unique opportunities to collaborate with industry experts, solving complex challenges at massive scale. You'll work closely with various AWS teams to build secure, performant, and reliable systems. The EBS service is fundamental to AWS, supporting most other AWS services, placing you at the heart of cloud computing innovation.

The team culture strongly emphasizes learning and growth, with experienced members providing one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews. They value knowledge-sharing and support career development through carefully assigned projects that help build engineering expertise. The team comprises diverse experience levels and tenures, creating an environment where both new and experienced engineers can thrive.

Working on EBS presents numerous opportunities for growth across various engineering vectors. As a foundational AWS service handling critical disk I/O operations, the work directly impacts millions of customers worldwide. The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in C/C++ programming, system design, and distributed systems, while offering the chance to shape the future of cloud computing storage solutions.