Software Development Engineer - Lambda, Lambda - Sandbox

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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer - Lambda, Lambda - Sandbox

AWS Lambda is revolutionizing cloud computing by leading the serverless revolution, aiming to simplify and enhance cloud computing experiences for developers worldwide. This role, based in Dublin, Ireland, offers an exciting opportunity to join the core Lambda team where all service development takes place. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of serverless computing, working on critical components like Runtime Management Controls, Lambda Extensions, and Container Support.

The position demands a strong technical background in distributed systems and full-stack development. You'll be responsible for building highly available, secure, and scalable event-driven systems while contributing to the architectural decisions that shape the service. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and requires a balance of technical expertise and customer focus.

Amazon Web Services, as the world's leading cloud platform, provides an environment of continuous innovation and learning. The team culture emphasizes intellectual curiosity, customer obsession, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be part of an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences, with access to mentorship and career development opportunities.

The role includes on-call responsibilities, but the team takes a proactive approach to system reliability and works collaboratively to resolve issues. You'll be joining the Utility Computing organization, which is responsible for foundational AWS services like S3 and EC2, as well as newer innovations in cloud computing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact on cloud computing technology while working with a team that values both technical excellence and work-life harmony. The position offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements, relocation assistance, and career growth opportunities within AWS's dynamic environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer - Lambda, Lambda - Sandbox

  • Own and implement specific components of AWS Lambda
  • Build highly available, secure, scalable, distributed, event-driven systems
  • Help define system architecture
  • Participate in on-call rotations
  • Work on full-stack development for a large distributed computing platform

Requirements For Software Development Engineer - Lambda, Lambda - Sandbox

Go
Rust
  • Experience in professional software development
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of operating system concepts (threads/memory-management)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer - Lambda, Lambda - Sandbox

Relocation Benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Relocation assistance

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