Software Development Engineer II, Optical Automation Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their Networking organization, specifically for the team responsible for designing and developing software and services that configure and automate operations for their global optical network. This role is based in Dublin, Ireland, and is part of AWS Infrastructure Services, which owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.

The position offers an opportunity to work on challenging problems at scale, helping shape the automation future in Networking. You'll be developing tools and services that collect and rationalize data from different sources, while working alongside System and Network Development Engineers, Network Operations, and peer software teams. The role includes on-call responsibilities during working hours, typically one week every 4-5 weeks.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture, with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company offers strong mentorship and career growth opportunities, with access to knowledge-sharing and career-advancing resources. They emphasize work-life harmony, understanding that success at work shouldn't require personal sacrifices.

As part of AWS Infrastructure Services, you'll be working with the team that keeps the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the infrastructure that ensures customers have continual access to AWS services. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts, working on solutions that help deliver seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers.

The ideal candidate should be highly autonomous, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and significant experience working at scale. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on AWS's global infrastructure while working in an environment that encourages innovation and ownership.