Description

The Data Center Systems team is looking for an innovative, self-directed Software Development Engineer to support effort in building control systems for data center cooling. Contribute to Amazon's vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth.

As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) on this team, you will design cutting-edge software solutions that power Amazon's custom Industrial Control System (ICS) hardware and software products.

• Be a key player in Amazon's "Own the ICS Stack" initiative, eliminating reliance on black box vendor ICS systems

• Leverage your expertise in areas such as electrical, mechanical, systems automation, industrial and building automation, and mission-critical facility operations

• Implement Amazon's software development principles to increase the security, availability, and simplicity of ICS in our datacenters

• 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

The Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) role is a key position within Amazon's engineering teams. As an SDE2, 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 solutions.

• 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 SDE2s will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's products and services.

About the team

The Data Center Systems team builds the in-house software services and applications that AWS uses to control, monitor, and alarm on data center systems across the globe. Our services directly contribute to the high availability of AWS data centers and Amazon’s sustainability goals. Teams in Data Center Systems solve problems of massive metric ingestion, application security, distributed systems/cloud computing, data visualization, anomaly detection, analytics, and graph networks.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

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Inclusive Team Culture

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Work/Life Balance

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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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ 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

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.