Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Observability - Active Monitoring

Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Network Observability team, focusing on Active Monitoring. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the software that monitors one of the world's largest and most complex networks, supporting millions of customers across Amazon's retail, Kindle, and AWS platforms. The position involves working with a system that processes gigabytes of data per second through millions of monitoring agents, requiring exceptional skills in scalability and performance optimization.

As a technical leader, you'll mentor junior engineers and set high standards for development excellence. The role demands expertise in designing solutions for high-volume data processing while ensuring system reliability. Your work will be vital in maintaining Amazon's network operations 24/7, and your strategic insights will influence leadership decisions on monitoring system evolution.

You'll be part of AWS Infrastructure Services, the team responsible for keeping the cloud running through management of all AWS global infrastructure. This includes data centers, servers, storage, networking, and associated equipment. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems with global impact, alongside a diverse team of engineers and specialists.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about solving problems at scale, capable of designing solutions through direct customer interaction rather than following prescribed specifications, and committed to writing high-quality code. You'll be expected to take ownership of your code from implementation through deployment and ongoing support. The role requires a collaborative mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment where innovation and automation are highly valued.

This position offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon's technical leadership track, with exposure to cutting-edge technology and complex systems at a massive scale. You'll be part of a culture that values diverse experiences, continuous learning, and work-life harmony, while contributing to technology that powers one of the world's largest cloud infrastructure providers.