Amazon

DESCRIPTION

The Data Center Systems team is looking for an innovative, self-directed Senior Software Development Engineer to drive the development and scaling of electrical and mechanical alarming and event management services used across AWS Data Centers worldwide. Contribute to Amazon's vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth.

As a Software Development Engineer III (SDE3) on this team, you will design new software solutions that power AWS Data Center controls monitoring, alarming, and event management platform software products.

• Leverage your expertise in areas such as systems automation, software and test automation, and mission-critical embedded systems at scale
• Implement Amazon's software development principles to increase the security, availability, and simplicity of industrial controls in our data centers
• Work alongside a talented, cross-functional team of hardware engineers, data center operations, and security specialists
• Contribute to the vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth

If you're passionate about building innovative solutions that power the backbone of Amazon's world-class infrastructure, this is the role for you.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.

Key job responsibilities

As a Software Development Engineer III (SDE3), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems that power Amazon's products and services.

Your primary duties will include:

• Architecting and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient software components embedded in equipment and in the cloud
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Continuously improving coding practices, testing methodologies, and development processes.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to more junior engineers.
• Participating in the overall direction and vision of the engineering team and organization.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in software development, with expertise in areas such as system design, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are also essential.

This is a critical role within Amazon's engineering organization, and successful SDE3s will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's products and services.

About the team

The Data Center Systems team develops tooling for data center alarming, monitoring, and event management in AWS Data Centers. This includes both frontend and backend services use by internal development teams and data center operators. Our tools proactively detect issues and minimize downtime of all industrial electrical and mechanical equipment in every AWS data center world wide.

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
• Experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
• Knowledge of industrial control systems.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.