Software Development Engineer, AWS

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Learning budget

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Verification

Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$144K-$194K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

45% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

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About this role

Software Development Engineer, AWS Seattle, Washington, USA 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 fungible SDE roles to specialized engineering positions in areas including: - 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) When you apply to this position, your profile will be considered for current and future SDE openings across AWS, including teams such as Twitch, AWS Elemental, and AWS CloudFront. Key job responsibilities 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 A day in the life On a typical day as an AWS SDE, you might: - Start your morning with a team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockers - Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements for

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