The Elastic Block Store (EBS) organization is Amazon's cloud storage solution, storing exabytes of data for millions of customers and powering major websites and services online. As a Software Development Engineer on the EBS Edge team, you'll be part of the Fleet Engineering team responsible for provisioning EBS instances at scale in the cloud. You'll design and implement high-quality code for new fleet engineering features, collaborate with teams across AWS, and help improve development processes.
The role involves working in a team that values work-life balance while maintaining high standards for customer service. You'll participate in the team's on-call rotation to support EBS's 24/7 worldwide service. The position emphasizes ownership, with a strong focus on test automation, verification processes, and thorough design and code reviews.
AWS provides extensive support for new team members, including a peer buddy system to help you understand the technology stack and business challenges. The team offers formal mentorship programs and access to continuous learning through internal presentations and knowledge sharing.
The position is part of Amazon's larger AWS organization, which pioneered cloud computing and continues to lead innovation in the field. You'll work in an inclusive environment that supports diversity through various employee resource groups and professional development opportunities. The team is committed to maintaining a healthy work-life harmony and provides flexible working arrangements.
Key responsibilities include designing scalable systems, collaborating on cross-team initiatives, improving development processes, and maintaining high service reliability. You'll be working with cutting-edge cloud technology while contributing to one of the fundamental services that power AWS's cloud infrastructure.