Software Development Engineer II

Job Description

The position involves developing critical products for customers to enable AWS to expand its global footprint by working on innovative cloud computing solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in building new software and services
• Drive an environment of continuous improvement and world-class efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to continually improve operational readiness and availability
• Anticipate bottlenecks, make trade-offs, and encourage risk-taking to maximize business benefit
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging products and technologies
• Drive operation excellence across the organization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)