Software Development Engineer AWS Direct Connect

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.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our team and help us build the next generation of the AWS Direct Connect service. This position will be responsible for designing developing and supporting features within the AWS Direct Connect service.

First a bit of background:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a broad set of global compute storage database analytics application and networking services that help organizations move faster lower IT costs and scale applications. Our services are trusted by the largest enterprises and the hottest startups to power a wide variety of workloads.

The AWS Direct Connect software engineering team invent solutions makes it easy for customers to establish a dedicated network connection from their premises to the AWS cloud. These connections help to reduce network costs increase bandwidth throughput and provide a more consistent network experience than Internetbased connections. AWS Direct Connect is currently available in more than 91 locations located in 28 countries.

The opportunity:
The AWS Direct Connect team is looking for technical experts who can help us build large scale distributed systems to meet our customers demands. You will be designing implementing and operating features to put features into customers hands quickly.

AWS in general and this business in particular operates at very large scale and on critical workloads so a passion for operational excellence is essential. Candidates must be comfortable working within a fastmoving startup environment and be eager to embrace ownership and accountability.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with experienced crossdisciplinary Amazonians to conceive design and build innovative products and services in a large distributed computing environment
Influence our product direction through significant development contributions and technical leadership
Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
Build distributed systems that are scalable faulttolerant low cost and easy to manage/use.
Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
Define and achieve performance metrics and instill the operational practices needed to sustain them
Oncall rotation to support the services owned by the Software team
Mentor your teammates helping them grow and develop their technical/functional skills.

A day in the life
As a member in the AWS Direct Connect team you will...

Work to identify features and enhancements that will contribute to our longterm vision. Design build and maintain our largescale next generation networks that support critical workloads. Work with engineering teams on data plane and control plane software network design and implementation. Identify and troubleshoot recurring issues and effectively engage with other engineering teams to ensure resolution. Drive deep dives for largescale events and deliver highquality documentation and corrective actions. Mentor your peers to help them embrace ownership accountability and instill a passion for operational excellence.

About the team
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.

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.

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

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

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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.