Software Development Engineer, AWS

Overview

Amazon Web Services (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 generalist to specialized engineering roles such as:

• Embedded Systems
• Game Development
• Compiler Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Healthcare AI
• Infrastructure Services
• Firmware Development
• Cloud Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Security Engineering
• Video Processing and Streaming
• Content Delivery Network (CDN)

As an AWS Software Development Engineer, you will:

• 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
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture

• Start the morning with a team stand‑up to align on priorities and address any blockers
• Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements for upcoming features
• Write code and develop solutions for complex technical challenges
• Review pull requests from team members, providing constructive feedback
• Participate in design discussions for new services or features
• Debug and troubleshoot production issues as they arise
• Attend learning sessions to stay current with AWS technologies
• Document your work and contribute to technical specifications
• Engage with customers or internal stakeholders to better understand their needs

Our 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.

• An SDE sourcer will contact you for an initial screening call to understand your background, skills, and interests
• They will share specific details about what you need to succeed in the interview process
• As the right roles become available, your sourcer will stay in touch and connect you with appropriate teams
• Throughout the process, the central team will provide guidance and preparation support

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems
• 3+ years of building complex software systems
• 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

• Knowledge of ML frameworks including JAX, PyTorch, vLLM, SGLang, Dynamo, Torch
  
  XLA, and TensorRT
• Knowledge of machine learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference life cycles, and optimization techniques
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Base salary ranges (USD annually):

• USA, CA, Cupertino –  –
• USA, NY, Astoria –  –
• USA, NY, Brooklyn –  –
• USA, NY, Carle Place –  –
• USA, NY, New York –  –
• USA, VA, Arlington –  –
• USA, WA, Seattle –  –

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

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