The Data Center Builder Tools team is looking for an innovative selfdirected Software Development Engineer to drive the development and scaling of managed industrial control services used within AWS Data Centers worldwide. Contribute to Amazons vision of developing the safest and most secure reliable and efficient data centers on Earth.
As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE2 on this team you will design new software solutions that power AWS Data Center industrial controls platform and management software products.
Leverage your expertise in areas such as systems automation software and test automation and missioncritical embedded systems at scale
Implement Amazons software development principles to increase the security availability and simplicity of industrial controls in our data centers
Work alongside a talented crossfunctional team of hardware engineers data center operations and security specialists
Contribute to the vision of developing the safest and most secure reliable and efficient data centers on Earth
If youre passionate about building innovative solutions that power the backbone of Amazons worldclass infrastructure this is the role for you.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
Key job responsibilities
The Software Development Engineer II (SDE2 role is a key position within Amazons engineering teams. As an SDE2 you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining complex software systems that power Amazons products and services.
Your primary duties will include:
Architecting and implementing robust scalable and efficient software components embedded in equipment and in the cloud
Collaborating with crossfunctional teams including product managers designers and other engineers to deliver highquality software.
Continuously improving coding practices testing methodologies and development processes.
Staying uptodate with the latest industry trends technologies and best practices.
Mentoring and providing guidance to more junior engineers.
Participating in the overall direction and vision of the engineering team and organization.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in software development with expertise in areas such as system design data structures algorithms and software engineering principles. Strong problemsolving skills attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fastpaced collaborative environment are also essential.
This is a critical role within Amazons engineering organization and successful SDE2s will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the companys products and services.
About the team
The Data Center Builder Tools team develops tooling for device frameworks and device lifecycle management in AWS Data Centers. This includes both frontend and backend services use by internal development teams and onsite customers. Our tools power the industrial controls systems deployed in our data centers.
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
Experience in embedded development in C/C
Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
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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.