Software Development Engineer, S3 Vertex

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their S3 Vertex team (formerly Request Shaping team) at their new Northern Virginia headquarters. This role focuses on building next-generation services for Quality of Service and request balancing in S3.

The position involves working with S3 APIs that process hundreds of trillions of transactions monthly. You'll be responsible for building and enhancing services using distributed micro-services architectures, implementing expert knowledge systems, pattern recognition, and machine learning techniques to analyze and autonomously mitigate undesired behavior at S3's massive scale.

AWS is investing $2.5 billion in the new headquarters, creating 25,000+ new full-time jobs across 4 million square feet of energy-efficient office space. The location offers improved infrastructure, public transportation, and convenient access to Reagan National Airport.

The role demands deep computer science knowledge and secure engineering practices expertise. You'll have opportunities to mentor junior teammates while working in an inclusive environment that values work-life harmony. AWS provides extensive career development resources, including employee-led affinity groups, diversity initiatives like CORE and AmazeCon conferences, and comprehensive mentorship programs.

AWS values diverse experiences and welcomes candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. The company offers a supportive culture focused on continuous learning and innovation, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. You'll be part of a team that powers global businesses and directly impacts consumers' daily lives through cloud technology.

Key benefits include career advancement opportunities, knowledge-sharing platforms, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology at massive scale. The position offers the excitement of working with one of AWS's foundational services while contributing to solutions that serve customers worldwide.