At Amazon Web Services (AWS) we run one of the largest networks in the world supporting the AWS Cloud globally. In order to manage this unimaginable scale we are driving revolutionary changes to the way network infrastructure particularly cabling is planned designed ordered and built. We put services and algorithms in place to control and manage the cabling lifecycle across all layers of the Amazon network from top of the rack switches (TORs) to our internet and private backbone facing routers. This software ecosystem must be intelligent scalable and fault tolerant. Our vision is to ultimately have a touchless ordering and management system and our Network Lifecycle Management (NLM) organization is responsible for building key services that will enable this vision.
We are looking for an experienced engineer to help stand up a team to support our automation goals. The main focus of the team will be to design and own the fully automated cabling infrastructure planning and ordering system. This service is vital to support the scale at which AWS Data Centers operate and the speed at which we meet our customers demands. It is a crucial step towards our vision of a truly self-managed and adaptive network.
We are looking for smart talented software engineers who want to get hands-on experience with fully automated hyperscale data center networks cloud infrastructure large-scale software deployments algorithms distributed systems and service-oriented architectures (SOA). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Development Engineer wanting to solve some of the hard problems associated with material ordering and management. No prior Networking experience required. In fact we are looking for members with strong software services background to spearhead development of highly reliable scalable 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.
Key job responsibilities
As member of the team you will:
- Design and develop highly scalable and reliable services that manage the network infrastructure lifecycle.
- Work with peers customers and partner engineering teams to develop state of the art solutions incorporating new technologies algorithms and innovations.
- Build technical roadmap to evolve our software services space
- Above all build a solid career path with an exponential learning curve while having fun and making history!
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led 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 & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life 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.
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java C or C# including object-oriented design
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle including coding standards software architectures code reviews source control management continuous deployments testing and operational excellence
- 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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.