Software Development Engineer II, AWS Messaging & Streaming Services

AWS Utility Computing (UC) is at the forefront of cloud innovation, providing foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, while continuously developing new product innovations. The Amazon Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK) team is seeking passionate builders to help shape the future of data streaming. This role offers an opportunity to work on a fully managed service that enables customers to process streaming data using Apache Kafka at AWS scale.

As a Software Development Engineer II, you'll be part of a team that values both open-source contributions and solving real customer business needs. You'll work on designing and implementing highly scalable distributed systems, creating maintainable code, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality products and services.

The position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary range of $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity and benefits. Amazon values diverse experiences and provides extensive career development opportunities through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and employee-led affinity groups.

The role combines technical challenges with business impact, as you'll be working on AWS's industry-leading cloud platform. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of critical streaming services while working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about technology and customer success.

Amazon's culture emphasizes work-life harmony, continuous learning, and inclusive team environments. The company provides robust support for career growth through various resources and learning experiences, including participation in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and innovative problem-solving opportunities.

This position requires strong technical skills, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to tackle complex challenges while maintaining high standards for code quality and system reliability. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions and want to impact millions of customers while working with cutting-edge technology, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career at one of the world's leading technology companies.