Software Development Engineer
About the role
AWS is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE) talent for anticipated roles in 2026. This requisition supports hiring across all AWS SDE positions, from fungible SDE roles to specialized engineering positions in areas including: Embedded Systems, Game Development, Compiler Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Healthcare AI, Infrastructure Services, Firmware Development, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Security Engineering, Database Services, Analytics, Video Processing and Streaming, and Content Delivery Network (CDN).
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
- Implement complex software solutions that meet business requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs
- Participate in architecture and design reviews to provide technical guidance
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancement
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture
About The Team
The central SDE sourcing team specializes exclusively in the SDE job family across AWS. This team of experts understands the nuances of various SDE roles throughout the organization and serves as your dedicated resource throughout the hiring process.
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
- 3+ years of building complex software systems experience
- 2+ 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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and parallel computing
- Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques
- Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
Pay
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.
USA, CA, Cupertino - $165,200.00 - $223,600.00 USD annually
USA, NY, Astoria - $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, BROOKLYN - $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, Carle Place - $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, ARLINGTON - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
Company
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Instructions
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Benefits
Amazon 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 here.