Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Data Center Bridge

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll 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 you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world's most beloved brands - customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this sounds interesting to you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of multi-component software systems across the full development lifecycle, from defining technical strategy through deployment and operational excellence.
• Own your team"s architectural direction, making informed trade-offs between scalability, performance, security, and maintainability while ensuring software is extensible for future needs.
• Collaborate with engineers across related teams to align on system interfaces, resolve cross-team dependencies, and deliver integrated solutions that serve customers effectively.
• Mentor and coach engineers on your team and beyond, raising the engineering bar through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance that helps others grow.
• Evaluate and integrate generative artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies where appropriate, applying responsible practices to improve team productivity and software quality.

A day in the life

You might start your morning reviewing a technical design document from a teammate, providing feedback that sharpens the approach before implementation begins. After a quick standup, you dive into coding a critical component of a system your team is building, ensuring it meets the high bar for clarity, error handling, and documentation you set for yourself. In the afternoon, you join a cross-team architecture discussion to align on shared interfaces, then wrap up by pairing with a junior engineer to help them work through a tricky problem.

About the team

• Why AWS*

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

• Diverse Experiences*

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

• Work/Life Balance*

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

• Inclusive Team Culture*

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

• Mentorship and Career Growth*

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.