Software Development Engineer CloudFront Platform Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Do you enjoy watching the latest movies television shows or sporting events on your computer tablet or smartphone Do you hate waiting for your pages to load or your show to rebuffer Do you want to contribute to systems that deliver a flawless experience in serving video from the edge Good us too.

AWS CloudFront is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our team!At AWS CloudFront working on systems with global scale is a daily part of the job. We solve hard problems. We build reliable scalable lowcost systems that serve our evergrowing customer base. We are constantly shipping features that drive innovation in the market. We deliver highly secure platform to serve not only video from the edge but a wide variety of use cases.

Key job responsibilities
Design and implement new services systems and improving existing ones with ownership of the technical lifecycle from inception to production operations. Mentor and guide team members to solve complex problems with efficient solutions. Drive big ideas to improve security availability and performance of the systems and its services. Be involved in all aspects of software development such as design coding and code reviews testing deployment and operations of everything we build.

About the team
The CloudFront Platform Service team builds and provides the foundational services used to secure provision deploy and operate CloudFronts CDN (Content Delivery Network) at scale which includes the Server Infrastructure Hardware Operating system and Systems Level components. We are:
1. Technologists from diverse backgrounds.
2. Obsessive over our customers needs and experience.
3. Love building new innovative technologies and improving our existing ones.
4. Wear multiple hats. We enjoy the prototyping and tinkering stages as well as the rigor of making solutions productionready.

*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.