Software Development Engineer, AWS Compute Services
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value proposition due to the innovative work environment, opportunity to shape cloud computing, and high demand for serverless technologies.
- Work on cutting-edge serverless technologies at AWS.
- Opportunities to drive innovation and influence product design.
- Supportive environment for professional growth.
Pros
- Key involvement in shaping the future of serverless computing.
- Work on high-volume systems with significant technical challenges.
- Access to mentorship and career development resources.
Cons
- May require quick adaptation to emerging technologies.
- Pressure to deliver high-quality solutions quickly.
- Competition with highly skilled peers.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site in a collaborative environment
Good fit
- Software developers with experience in cloud technologies.
- Tech enthusiasts motivated by innovation and problem-solving.
- Individuals who wish to make a significant impact in the cloud computing industry.
Not recommended for
- Candidates without prior cloud experience.
- Individuals preferring static development environments.
- Those not ready for a fast-paced, evolving tech landscape.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
DESCRIPTION
Serverless Compute (https://aws.amazon.com/serverless/?nc2=type_a) is changing the way we think about computing in the cloud. Serverless computing offers customers an exciting new way to create applications, turn business logic and application code into scalable, fault-tolerant production systems without requiring them to be experts in distributed systems, deployment technologies, and infrastructure management. AWS offers technologies for running code, managing data, and integrating applications, all without managing servers.
In this role you will work with team to build the new generic platform by using latest AWS technologies. You will solve interesting technical challenges with creative ideas in the domain combined by event driven application and Serverless technologies. You will build features for the distributed and large-scale system which will handle billions or trillions transactions. You have opportunities to re-shape the experience of Serverless development.
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A day in the life
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.
**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.
**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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
**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.
About the team
*Utility Computing (UC)*
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
