Software Development Engineer, TrafficShift

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join the TrafficShift team within the Global Connectivity and Network Availability organization. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's foundational networking service that enables rapid event mitigation and safe deployment of configuration updates across Amazon's global network infrastructure.

TrafficShift is a vital service that ensures network reliability and availability for AWS's worldwide operations. As an SDE II, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing significant components that directly impact AWS's network performance and reliability. You'll work with cutting-edge distributed systems, solving complex problems that affect AWS's global infrastructure.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of networking and distributed systems. You'll collaborate with network engineers and various stakeholders, participating in architectural discussions and contributing to operational excellence. The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make pragmatic technical decisions while balancing customer requirements with team needs.

Working in an agile, startup-like development environment, you'll always be focused on the most impactful projects. The role includes on-call responsibilities during Seattle hours, ensuring our services maintain their high reliability standards. You'll have opportunities to mentor team members and contribute to the team's growth while learning from experienced colleagues.

AWS values diverse experiences and work-life harmony. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and financial benefits, and supports career growth through mentorship programs and knowledge-sharing resources. The inclusive team culture encourages learning and curiosity, with employee-led affinity groups fostering a culture of inclusion.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of professional software development experience, strong knowledge of distributed systems, and experience with the full software development lifecycle. You'll be joining a team that's fundamental to AWS's success, working on challenges that directly impact the reliability and performance of one of the world's largest cloud providers.

This role offers competitive compensation reflecting the cost of labor across US geographic markets, with additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. Join us in keeping the cloud running and help shape the future of AWS's global infrastructure.