Software Development Engineer, AWS Data Services - 2026 (US)

Amazon • Seattle, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Services organization. The role involves solving real customer problems through innovative technology, working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment, and impacting millions of customers worldwide. AWS operates widely-used database, storage, and analytics services, and SDEs in this organization tackle challenges across distributed systems, query processing, storage engines, and data platforms at a massive scale. SDEs use modern technology to solve complex problems, seeing their work's impact firsthand on customers, sellers, and products globally. The role requires individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in a fast-paced development environment. As an SDE-I, you will own the entire lifecycle of your code, from design through deployment and ongoing operations, contributing to high-quality solutions. The company seeks curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology, offering growth opportunities supported by a culture of learning and mentorship.

Requirements

• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level