Amazon

Software Development Engineer, CloudFront

Amazon$143K — $194K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years in system architecture and design
  • 1+ year in software development engineering or similar roles
  • Experience with C#, C++, Java, or Perl and designing large-scale applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance scalable systems for CloudFront
  • Drive technical strategies affecting millions of users globally
  • Mentor team members through technical challenges
  • Conduct design reviews and elevate engineering standards
  • Improve CloudFront's security and availability
  • Lead initiatives to strengthen system resilience
  • Write production code for critical features

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support services
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
Full Job Description
Do you enjoy watching the latest movies, television shows, or sporting events on your computer, tablet or smartphone? Do you hate waiting for your pages to load or your show to re-buffer? Do you want to contribute to systems that deliver a flawless experience in serving video from the edge? Good - us too. AWS CloudFront is looking for experienced Software Development Engineer to join our team for critical Infrastructure and Customer Observability initiatives! At AWS CloudFront, working on systems with global scale is a daily part of the job. We solve hard problems. We build reliable, scalable, low-cost systems that serve our ever-growing customer base. We are constantly shipping features that drive innovation in the CDN market. We deliver highly secure platform to serve not only video from the edge, but a wide variety of use cases. Key job responsibilities • Design scalable systems from the ground up or enhance existing CloudFront infrastructure, owning the complete technical lifecycle from architecture decisions through implementation and deployment • Drive technical strategy for initiatives that impact millions of customers globally, making key architectural decisions that shape the future of CloudFront • Guide team members through complex technical challenges, promoting elegant solutions over complicated ones through hands-on coaching and knowledge sharing • Conduct design reviews and share best practices to elevate the team's technical capabilities and maintain high engineering standards • Identify and implement improvements to CloudFront's security posture and availability, proposing and driving adoption of new technologies and tools • Lead initiatives that strengthen system resilience, reduce operational burden, and improve customer experience • Write production code for critical features and infrastructure improvements, actively participating in the development process • Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality standards across the team, providing constructive feedback and guidance • Balance coding responsibilities with architectural guidance, spending significant time in both design and implementation phases • Directly influence the reliability and performance of one of AWS's largest edge services, serving trillions of requests daily About the team CloudFront Infrastructure Service Team's mission is to take the best care of builders to have high availability of CloudFront's connectivity to customers' origins, build and maintain the global infrastructure for our customers using secure, high throughput and cost effective hardware platforms with a responsibility to improve on it. CloudFront Infrastructure Service Team 1. Is a group of technologists from diverse backgrounds. 2. Obsesses over our customer's needs and experience. 3. Loves building new innovative technologies and improving our existing ones. 4. Wears multiple hats. We enjoy the prototyping and tinkering stages, as well as the rigor of making solutions production-ready. 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, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
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Revenue
$386 billion
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