Amazon

Software Dev Engineer II, Lambda MicroVMs, Serverless Compute

Amazon$158K — $213K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of complex systems
  • 1+ year of experience as a software development engineer or in a related role
  • 1+ year of experience with large-scale, multi-tier, multi-threaded, or distributed software applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, or Perl

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key contributor and expert on the Lambda MicroVMs platform
  • Design and implement features across the service stack, focusing on orchestration, resource management, networking, and security
  • Define feature requirements and translate them into solution architectures
  • Deliver scalable, low-latency services with significant customer impact
  • Drive improvements across the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
  • Collaborate on architecture, scalability, and performance discussions
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster the team's technical growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous paid time off
  • Parental leave policies
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Full Job Description
We are seeking Software Development Engineers interested in driving the evolution of the Lambda MicroVMs platform. Our teams build and operate the end-to-end systems behind Lambda MicroVMs, from the ingress layer that securely routes customer traffic to MicroVM backends, to the orchestration services that launch, suspend, resume, clone, and terminate millions of MicroVMs weekly, to the metering systems that track usage for accurate billing at scale. Together, these systems deliver the serverless experience customers expect: built-in availability, automatic scaling, and zero infrastructure management.

In this role, you will work on developing features that empower customers to run per-user and per-session isolated environments without managing clusters or idle capacity. You will build systems that enable use cases such as sandboxed execution for AI agents, interactive development environments, multi-tenant SaaS isolation, and secure code execution, all with the operational simplicity of serverless. There is a tremendous opportunity to innovate at the intersection of virtualization, serverless, and AI. You will work with languages such as Java, TypeScript, Python, and Rust. Come challenge yourself in our team-oriented atmosphere, and watch yourself grow with one of the most innovative and fastest-growing areas in AWS.

Key job responsibilities

Serve as a key contributor and subject matter expert for critical components of the Lambda MicroVMs platform, demonstrating deep technical knowledge of virtualization, isolation, and distributed systems

Design and implement features across the service stack, including lifecycle orchestration, resource management, networking, security isolation, and performance optimization

Define functional and technical feature requirements, and translate them into detailed solution architectures that meet requirements for functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to development goals and principles

Deliver and operate highly available, scalable, low-latency services in production with measurable impact on customer experience, supporting millions of concurrent MicroVM sessions

Drive improvements across the full software development lifecycle, including scoping, design, code, testing, deployment, and maintenance of the team's software

Collaborate with senior engineers on system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance decisions

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical culture and growth

Demonstrate versatility by multitasking and quickly adapting to new development environments and changing business requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience

- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience

- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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