Amazon

Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS Insights & Optimizations

Amazon$184K — $250K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Tackle complex data processing problems with efficiency
  • Deliver customer-oriented projects
  • Establish and uphold high coding and operational standards
  • Coach and support diverse team members
  • Participate in cross-team interviews
  • Collaborate to simplify solutions and enhance customer results

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health support and resources
Full Job Description
The AWS Analytics and Machine Learning team, within AWS Billing and Cost Management, is seeking an experienced software engineer lead to join a team working to help AWS customers plan and monitor their cloud costs. Our product has high visibility and is an essential resource for AWS customers of all sizes.

Providing a scalable platform to support AWS' expanding business is a complex architectural challenge, and accurate cost and usage information is a critical piece. Enterprise-level customers make large dollar-value decisions based on the timeliness, accuracy, and detail of the data provided by our products.

You will be the technical lead, taking on architectural challenges in processing billions of usage records and providing intelligent products to help customers understand, control, and estimate their costs. You will be empowered to think big, invent on behalf of our customers, make judgment calls and find elegant solutions to hard problems.

Key job responsibilities

- Tackle complex problems such as processing large volumes of data at low latency and cost.

- Deliver projects that delight our customers

- Lead by example your team, establishing high standards coding and operational practices.

- Coach and support a team of software developers with a wide mix of backgrounds and strengths

- Participate in interviews for other teams in the organization.

- Work with extraordinary teams delivering demanding projects.

- Collaborate with other teams and organizations to simplify solutions and deliver results to our customers.

A day in the life

On our team, you will spend your time tackling the hardest problems in the space. You will work with your manager and other technical leaders to define and kick-off long-term strategies, setting up your team for success. You collaborate with Data Scientists to improve customer experience and enabling new features through analytics and machine learning.

About the team

We are a collaborative, highly-motivated group within AWS Insights & Organizations. We are entrepreneurial with a high degree of ownership and a commitment to experiment and innovate. We encourage diversity of opinion and welcome dissent with respect and thoughtful debate as we search for the best solutions - and we'd love to hear yours. This is an opportunity to think about big problems that impact millions of our AWS customers and solve them with our collective ingenuity, all while engaging various teams across our broader org. You will join a team at the center of AWS cost management - the services that every customer interacts with when they set budgets, receive anomaly alerts, or forecast their AWS spend.

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

- 8+ 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

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

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 - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 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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