Software Dev Engineer II, Amazon S3

Amazon Web Services' Cloud Storage, AWS S3, is one of the largest distributed storage systems in the world. As a Software Development Engineer in S3, you'll work on systems managing trillions of objects, with sub-millisecond retrieval times and 99.999999999% durability.

The S3 Data Plane team is seeking an experienced engineer to build next-generation S3 services. You'll be working on systems that:

• Process millions of requests per second
• Handle bandwidth measured in terabits per second
• Drive innovation across S3's vast customer base
• Build scalable solutions for exponential growth

Key aspects of the role:

• Lead peer engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable software
• Drive innovation for next-generation systems
• Work in an agile environment with high ownership
• Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 service support
• Benefit from mentorship programs and continuous learning

The position offers:

• Collaborative work with cross-disciplinary teams
• Exposure to large-scale distributed computing
• Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges
• Strong focus on operational excellence
• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation

AWS values work-life harmony and promotes an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing learning experiences. The team maintains high standards for test automation, verification processes, and code reviews to ensure exceptional service quality.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working on complex system software, is customer-centric, and is passionate about building reliable, scalable distributed systems that make a real impact on global businesses.