Software Development Engineer II, Simple Storage Services

Amazon Web Services' Cloud Storage, AWS S3, is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their Simple Storage Services team. This role is part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which provides foundational services including S3 and EC2. S3 is one of the world's largest distributed storage systems, managing trillions of objects with 99.999999999% durability.

As an SDE II, you'll work on highly scalable distributed systems that power businesses globally. The role involves designing and implementing solutions that handle massive scale while maintaining exceptional reliability. You'll be part of a team that takes full ownership of their services, following the "if you build it, you own it" philosophy.

The position offers exciting challenges in distributed systems design, performance optimization, and large-scale service management. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to a service that impacts millions of customers worldwide. The team maintains a strong focus on operational excellence, with comprehensive test automation and verification processes.

Key aspects of the role include participating in on-call rotations, collaborating across teams, and maintaining high standards for code quality and system reliability. The team values work-life balance and strives to minimize off-hours disruptions through robust system design and automation.

This opportunity offers excellent career growth potential, with access to mentorship, knowledge-sharing resources, and the chance to work on some of the most challenging problems in cloud computing. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives, with various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities.

The position includes competitive compensation with a base salary range of $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud storage technology while maintaining industry-leading reliability standards.