Amazon

Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS Global Accelerator

Amazon$168K — $227K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • 5+ years programming with at least one language
  • 5+ years of design or architecture experience of systems
  • Experience leading or mentoring an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Own the definition, design, development, and shipping of new features
  • Make critical design decisions impacting AWS services
  • Design new systems or enhance existing infrastructure
  • Mentor team members in solving complex challenges
  • Drive initiatives to improve security and availability
  • Engage in hands-on development and conduct rigorous code reviews
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align product and business priorities

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Mental health support and EAP resources
Full Job Description
The AWS Global Accelerator is a Software Defined Networking service which improves network performance for a range of products including AAA video games, video streaming platforms, VOIP, Education and technology platforms, and social media applications. Our technology powers features for AWS services such as S3 and AWS VPN.

Our collaborative and inclusive team is looking for experienced, passionate, full-stack software development engineers. As a member of the Global Accelerator team, you will be creating new features for our globally distributed network offering running in 29 AWS Commercial regions today. You will have opportunities to engage with AWS customers, engage with other AWS service owners, propose and document new ideas to the team, and best of all develop and deliver new features to the delight of our customers.

If you are passionate about distributed systems, writing clean code, constant learning, and invigorated to work on a platform that runs critical internet workloads for AWS and its customers you should apply for this role. You will become an important part of running our global software defined networking service and learn what it takes to grow and operate a global business as AWS scale.

As part of the AWS Global Accelerator team, you will:

- Own defining, scoping, designing, developing and shipping features for a highly impactful AWS service.

- Make critical design decisions that impact across various AWS services.

- Learn what it takes to grow and operate a global business at large scale.

Key job responsibilities

- Drive the big ideas to improve availability and performance of AGA Control Plane - Public facing APIs, provisioning workflows and integration with other AWS services.

- Design and architect new systems from scratch or enhance existing infrastructure, owning the technical direction from conception through deployment.

- Define system requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and make critical architectural decisions that impact CloudFront's global infrastructure.

- Mentor and guide team members in solving complex technical challenges with elegant, scalable solutions. Conduct design reviews, provide technical coaching, and raise the engineering bar across the team.

- Drive strategic initiatives to improve security posture and availability of Global Accelerator's infrastructure. Identify systemic risks, propose innovative solutions, and lead cross-team efforts to implement improvements at scale.

- Participate actively in both hands-on development and rigorous code reviews.

- Write high-quality, maintainable code while ensuring team output meets production standards for performance, security, and reliability.

- Collaborate with stakeholders across Global Accelerator to align product roadmap with business priorities and customer needs.

About the team

AWS Global Accelerator Control Plane team owns defining, designing and maintaining all the customer facing and internal APIs for the AWS Global Accelerator service. We manage our customer defined configuration and securely synchronize their configuration data around the world in seconds to ensure their applications are always responsive.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience

- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ 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 - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 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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