Senior Software Development Engineer, K8s - EKS

Join the Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) team at Amazon Web Services as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of container technology innovation. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems and cloud computing, helping make AWS the premier platform for running containers.

The position involves building core functionality that enables customers to deploy and manage Kubernetes at scale. You'll be tackling unique technical challenges alongside highly skilled peers, developing solutions that will impact AWS's global customer base. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural expertise and coding proficiency.

AWS offers a supportive and inclusive culture with strong emphasis on work-life balance. The team maintains a flexible working environment and understands the importance of personal time. While the role includes on-call responsibilities (one week every two months), the team focuses on building robust systems to minimize disruptions and implements permanent solutions to prevent recurring issues.

Career development is a key focus, with extensive opportunities for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and growth. The team features diverse experience levels and emphasizes collaborative learning through thorough code reviews and one-on-one mentoring. Projects are assigned strategically to help team members expand their technical capabilities and take on increasingly complex challenges.

As part of AWS's Utility Computing organization, you'll work on foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, while contributing to continuous innovation in cloud computing. The role offers exposure to various aspects of cloud infrastructure, from compute and storage to IoT and platform services.

AWS values diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company's commitment to innovation, scale, and customer obsession makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about building the future of cloud computing.