Software Development Engineer, ICA

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their AWS Networking organization, specifically focusing on the design and development of software and services for their global optical network infrastructure. This role is based in Dublin, Ireland, and is part of AWS Infrastructure Services, which is responsible for keeping the cloud running worldwide.

The position requires a highly autonomous individual with 5+ years of experience in software development, who will work on designing and implementing automation solutions for network operations. You'll collaborate with System and Network Development Engineers, Network Operations, and other software teams to build scalable solutions that reduce operational burden while maintaining AWS's customer-focused approach.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving component designs, estimating deliverables, documenting solutions, conducting code reviews, and performing root cause analysis. The role includes on-call responsibilities for one week every 4-5 weeks during working hours. You'll be working with modern programming languages like Java and C++, and will need strong experience in system architecture and design patterns.

AWS offers an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences, with various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company provides strong mentorship and career growth opportunities, emphasizing work-life harmony. You'll be part of the team that powers the world's most comprehensive cloud platform, working on challenging problems that impact global infrastructure at scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers who want to work on large-scale infrastructure problems, are passionate about automation, and want to be part of AWS's mission to deliver the highest standards of safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers.