Trusted by more startups around the world, AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible for all by giving founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world’s largest companies. With nearly two decades of experience supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, including 80% of unicorns, we democratize cloud computing to help founders bring their innovative ideas to life.
We're seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer who wants to change the way we help Startups get started and grow on AWS. We strive to bring new tools, features, and innovations to the Startup community. We are building applications that will use modern architectures, new services patterns, and exciting technologies to ensure we are meeting our customers expectations for performance, availability, and features.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and productionizing software that is stable, performant and scalable. You will ensure that software is delivered on time, directly addresses needs and customer pain-points. With minimal guidance, you will prioritize the correct work, and focuses on solving complex, ambiguous problems in both existing and new software initiatives through the application of appropriate technologies and best practices. You will make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies. Success in this role means implementing data-driven product improvements and designing intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance the startup customer experience.
The ideal candidate holds high technical standards for the themselves and their teammates, helps their team evolve by actively participating in code reviews, mentorships, and design discussions. They constructively identify problems, bottlenecks, and weakness within the system and propose solutions. They demonstrate personal ownership over, or vocally advocates for, projects and software enhancements that improve team processes and products. They have experience working with AI/ML technologies, and a strong track record of launching successful products using data-driven decision-making skills.
On the Startup Team, you'll play a crucial role in democratizing cloud technology for startups worldwide, working with AWS's comprehensive startup resources including AWS service credits, technical training, startup events, exclusive offers, and personalized growth plans. Join us in leveling the playing field for startup founders globally by creating products that make world-changing ideas possible.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that meet business requirements and customer needs
- Lead technical solutions from conception through deployment, including architecture decisions and implementation strategies
- Participate in full software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, and other engineering teams
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving team's technical practices
- Write high-quality, well-tested code following best practices and coding standards
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
- Drive operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
About the team
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Internal job description- 2+ years of contributing to new and current systems architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) experience
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Typescript including object-oriented design.- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, working on agent systems or LLM applications.
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
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/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.
