Senior Software Engineer, Internet Automation and Optimization

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Internet Edge Services team in Sydney. This role is crucial in developing automation software that manages millions of daily operations across AWS's global network infrastructure. The position involves working at the Internet edge of AWS's global network, connecting Amazon services to the Internet through external peering and transit connectivity.

The team is responsible for evolving routing policy, implementing traffic engineering solutions, growing the peering footprint, and securing the network from bad actors. Engineers work with complex distributed systems that handle terabits of traffic, requiring innovative solutions for capacity management, configuration deployment, and traffic optimization.

As a Senior SWE, you'll be developing software that automates network operations, improves system stability, and scales services across multiple global regions. You'll work with cutting-edge networking technology and contribute to one of the world's largest edge infrastructures. The role offers significant technical challenges in distributed systems, networking, and automation at scale.

The position requires strong software development skills, particularly in languages like Python, TypeScript, Rust, or Scala, and experience with Linux/Unix environments. You'll be expected to design and implement complex software systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence within the team.

AWS offers competitive compensation including equity, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The company values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. You'll have access to extensive learning resources, mentorship opportunities, and career development programs through AWS's collaborative environment.

This role provides an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that powers Amazon's global services, with significant impact on how internet traffic is managed and optimized at scale. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning while working on some of the most challenging problems in cloud infrastructure.