We integrate hardware, firmware, application software and services to deliver new virtualized and bare-metal compute platforms for companies from startups through the Fortune 500. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to drive development for new EC2 compute platforms. In this role, a Senior SDE will provide technical leadership for a broad and deep group of technical teams that encompass hardware, firmware, systems and application software. This engineer will work closely with other Senior, Principal, Senior Principal Engineers throughout AWS to define technical direction and follow through with world-class execution. The desired candidate must be equally adept design and architecture for large complex projects and making major direct contributions in code and providing hands-on coaching and mentoring.
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Key job responsibilities
- Lead projects that require the work of multiple engineers.
- Own team architecture, providing a system-wide view and design guidance. Become a key influencer in team strategy and goals.
- Set a culture of robust and exemplary software development practices in terms of code organization, clarity, simplicity, error handling, and documentation.
- Influence your team’s long-term technical investments by making insightful contributions to team priorities and approach.
- Actively coach or mentor multiple other engineers.
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
- 5+ 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
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.