Software Development Engineer, ICA

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their AWS Networking organization, specifically focusing on the development and automation of their global optical network infrastructure. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of AWS's infrastructure services, which is responsible for keeping the cloud running worldwide.

The position involves designing and developing software and services that configure and automate operations for AWS's global optical network. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work closely with System and Network Development Engineers, Network Operations, and other software teams to create scalable solutions that reduce operational burden and maintain customer focus.

The role is based in Dublin and offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative environment. You'll be part of a diverse team that includes software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation (one week every 4-5 weeks during working hours) to support the developed software systems.

Key responsibilities include driving designs for new features and capabilities, preparing delivery estimates, documenting solutions, code reviews, writing optimized code, and performing root cause analysis on operational events. You'll need experience in professional software development, including full lifecycle development, and knowledge of design patterns, reliability, and scaling of systems.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company offers strong work-life harmony and provides numerous opportunities for mentorship and career growth. You'll be working in an environment that encourages innovation and empowers you to own projects from conception to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer who wants to work on challenging problems at scale, dealing with thousands of variables in the supply chain while helping to deliver seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for AWS customers. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, as you'll be contributing to the infrastructure that powers countless businesses worldwide through AWS's cloud platform.