Software Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services' S3 team is seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer to join their Cloud Storage division, one of the largest distributed storage systems globally. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on systems that manage trillions of objects with 99.999999999% durability, serving billions of transactions per second.

The S3 Index team specifically focuses on developing software responsible for durability and availability of key-value metadata, tackling some of the most challenging computer science problems in the industry. You'll be working on systems that handle diverse access patterns and unprecedented customer loads, all while maintaining the "Simple" in Simple Storage Service through automatic scaling and management.

As a member of the S3 team, you'll embrace the "you build it, you own it" philosophy, taking full ownership of your work from development through production support. The role involves participating in a regular on-call rotation, though the team prioritizes building robust systems that minimize middle-of-the-night pages. You'll contribute to high-standard test automation, verification processes, and design reviews to ensure systems meet exacting customer demands.

The team culture strongly emphasizes inclusion and diversity, with access to 10+ affinity groups connecting employees globally. New team members receive comprehensive support through a peer buddy system and formal mentorship program. The environment promotes continuous learning with access to presentations from industry experts via the internal "Broadcast" platform.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage. The role requires 2+ years of professional software development experience and a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals.

You'll be working in Seattle, collaborating with exceptional technical experts to solve complex distributed systems challenges. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with customer-centric thinking and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems that perform in operational reality.

Join AWS S3 to be part of a team that powers businesses globally, delivering critical storage solutions that impact millions of users daily. Whether it's enabling remote work, supporting content delivery, or facilitating e-commerce, your work will directly contribute to systems that make modern digital life possible.