Software Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, supporting all AWS data centers worldwide.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

The AWS Direct Connect software engineering team builds solutions that make it easy for customers to establish dedicated network connections from their premises to the AWS cloud. These connections help reduce network costs, increase bandwidth throughput, and provide a more consistent network experience than Internet-based connections. AWS Direct Connect is currently available in more than 91 locations across 28 countries.

As a Software Development Engineer on the AWS Direct Connect team, you will:

  • Design and implement features within large-scale distributed systems
  • Build scalable, fault-tolerant solutions that meet customer demands
  • Work on critical workloads requiring operational excellence
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to build innovative products
  • Influence product direction through technical leadership
  • Participate in on-call rotation to support team services
  • Mentor teammates and help them develop technical skills

The role offers:

  • Opportunity to work on next-generation network technologies
  • Exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale
  • Work/life harmony with flexible working culture
  • Inclusive team environment with employee-led affinity groups
  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial benefits
  • Competitive compensation with potential for equity and sign-on payments

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about distributed systems, networking, and building reliable infrastructure at scale.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect

  • Design and implement features for AWS Direct Connect service
  • Build large-scale distributed systems
  • Create scalable, fault-tolerant, and manageable solutions
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Mentor teammates and help develop their technical skills
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Drive operational excellence and performance metrics

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect

Java
Python
Go
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • 401k
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Parental leave
  • Work-life harmony
  • Career development opportunities

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