Software Development Engineer, Compute Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their EC2 Server Provisioning team, a critical component of AWS's cloud infrastructure. This role sits at the heart of AWS's Elastic Cloud Computing (EC2) service, working with the Nitro system - AWS's ground-breaking virtualization technology.

The position offers an opportunity to work on systems operating at unprecedented scale, supporting millions of devices globally. You'll be part of the team responsible for transforming raw hardware into cloud infrastructure that powers AWS's diverse instance types. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology including custom hardware, firmware, and applications that form the backbone of AWS's compute services.

As an engineer on the team, you'll become an expert in distributed systems and asynchronous services, working primarily in Java. Your responsibilities will span the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to implementation and monitoring. You'll collaborate with principal engineers and technical leaders to shape the technical direction of critical infrastructure systems.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working at Amazon's Seattle location, contributing to technology that serves as the foundation for countless global services and applications.

This is an ideal position for someone who wants to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale, with opportunities to influence the direction of cloud computing technology. You'll be part of a team that's essential to AWS's operations, working on systems that must maintain high availability while supporting rapid growth and innovation in cloud services.

The role combines hands-on coding with systems design, requiring both technical depth and architectural thinking. You'll need to balance immediate technical needs with long-term scalability and reliability considerations, all while working in an environment that prizes innovation and customer focus.