Software Development Engineer, S3

Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their S3 Fleet Management team. This role focuses on supporting AWS S3 Fleet Automation services and building next-generation Fleet Agnostic and Cloud Based Automation Services. As part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, you'll work on foundational services like S3 and EC2, contributing to AWS's continuous innovation in cloud computing.

The position offers an opportunity to work with distributed systems at massive scale, designing and implementing solutions that improve service performance, durability, cost, and security. You'll be using Java and following software engineering best practices while working in an agile environment.

The team values work-life harmony and provides a supportive environment for professional growth. You'll participate in on-call rotations to maintain service reliability, but these are structured to allow focus on regular development work when not on-call. The role offers extensive mentorship opportunities and is part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity through various employee resource groups.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing distributed systems, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the architecture of new and existing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation.

The position is based in Herndon, VA, and offers the chance to work with one of AWS's most fundamental services while being part of a team that values continuous learning, inclusion, and professional development. You'll be contributing to technology that powers a significant portion of the internet's storage infrastructure while working alongside talented engineers in a collaborative environment.