Software Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect Control Plane

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their AWS Direct Connect Control Plane team. This role is crucial in designing, developing, and supporting features within the AWS Direct Connect service, which enables customers to establish dedicated network connections from their premises to AWS cloud.

AWS Direct Connect is a critical service operating in over 91 locations across 28 countries, helping customers reduce network costs, increase bandwidth throughput, and provide consistent network experience. The team builds large-scale distributed systems that are essential for AWS's global infrastructure.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on designing and implementing features that directly impact customer experience. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to build innovative solutions in a large distributed computing environment. The role requires expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant systems and a strong focus on operational excellence.

The position offers significant opportunities for technical growth and leadership. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies at massive scale, solving complex distributed systems challenges. The team values innovation, ownership, and accountability, operating in a fast-paced startup-like environment within AWS.

Key responsibilities include developing large-scale distributed systems, implementing critical network features, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring team members. You'll be part of AWS Infrastructure Services, which manages all AWS global infrastructure, including data centers, servers, storage, and networking equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience, expertise in distributed systems, and a passion for building reliable, scalable solutions. You'll be joining a diverse team that values inclusive culture and encourages bold ideas. The role offers work-life harmony, flexible arrangements, and extensive career development opportunities within AWS's growing cloud infrastructure.