Software Dev Engineer II, AWS EC2 Edge Frontier

AWS EC2 Edge Frontier is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their team building hybrid-edge cloud services. This role focuses on developing embedded software solutions for AWS Outposts, a family of fully managed solutions delivering AWS infrastructure to edge locations. The position involves working with bootstrap, OS, file systems, and encryption, as well as testing and deploying software updates.

The team values work-life balance while maintaining high standards for service reliability. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that emphasizes mentorship and career growth, with opportunities to work on challenging technical problems in cloud computing and edge infrastructure. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies in AWS services, particularly in the hybrid cloud space.

As an SDE II, you'll contribute to the full software development lifecycle, focusing on secure and scalable solutions. The position includes on-call responsibilities, though the team works proactively to minimize disruptions. You'll work with various AWS services and have the opportunity to impact how customers deploy and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Amazon offers competitive compensation, including base pay ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity and benefits. The company promotes an inclusive culture with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. This role is perfect for engineers passionate about cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, and building reliable distributed systems at scale.

The position is based in Seattle, WA, and offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers while solving complex technical challenges in the rapidly growing field of edge computing. The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in embedded software development, and offers significant growth potential within AWS's expanding edge computing initiatives.