Software Development Engineer, AWS - Amazon

Description Are you passionate about collaborating with a team of builders who own and operate a service that connects satellites to the cloud? A Software Development Engineer with AWS supports the development and delivery of key features as we innovate for our customers. On our team you will use your expertise to: - Design systems that ensure all parts of the service operate effectively with each other. - Collaborate with peers to evaluate requirements and technologies that close the gap between customer needs and service functionality. - Identify opportunities for optimization to make the service more efficient and cost effective. - Share your knowledge as you help mentor and coach other developers on our team. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. These technologies are essential for meeting our customers' expectations for service and value and meeting Amazon's goals for efficiency, speed, and reliability as we continue expanding the service around the world. Software development engineer positions require a depth and breadth of knowledge in design and development, experience with agile methodologies, proficiency in a high-level language, and experience building highly scalable systems involving distributed services and persistent storage. This is a high visibility and fast-paced environment where you will make a direct impact on the customer experience and the bottom line of the company. As an ideal candidate, you: - Are great at solving problems. - Possess experience building scalable software using agile methodologies. - Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (development peers, product and project management, and service leadership). - Are comfortable addressing and resolving ambiguity. - Recognize and appreciate diversity of thought and perspectives. A day in the life Each day you will interact with other developers to build and improve the service. You will prioritize your activities to support product development, solve problems and blockers, and focus on the actions that are most impactful for program success. All while building a service on a team that's committed to low operational burden by designing for it. That puts work-life balance, personal and professional growth as a principle, not a goal. About the team Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have employee-led affinity groups that reach 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | Columbia, MD, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA 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 - Experience programming with at least one software programming language - Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above. Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.