Software Development Engineer, Data Center Builder Tools

The Data Center Builder Tools team is looking for an innovative self-directed 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 mission-critical 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 cross-functional 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 world-class infrastructure this is the role for you.

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 cross-functional teams including product managers designers and other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
- Continuously improving coding practices testing methodologies and development processes.
- Staying up-to-date 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 problem-solving skills attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced 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.

A day in the life
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.

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 on-site customers. Our tools power the industrial controls systems deployed in our data centers.

- 5 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- 5 years of software development experience.
- 5 years of design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

- 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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