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Amazon Software Development Engineer III, AWS WorkSpaces Thin Client in Seattle, Washington
Description
AWS Applications and Higher Level Abstractions (Apps) provides horizontal and industry vertical applications for business users with the same on-demand scalability, reliability, pay-as-you-go pricing, and machine learning expertise that drive AWS services. The AWS Applications group includes services such as Amazon Connect (a cost-effective cloud contact center), our End User Computing (including Amazon Workspaces, AppStream, etc.), Marketing Tech (Amazon Pinpoint), and Autonomous Checkout and Biometric Identity Services (Just Walk Out, Amazon One) for retail, sports, travel, and other verticals.
We recently launched Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client to reduce end-user computing costs and simplify the device logistics by shipping directly from Amazon fulfillment centers to end users or company locations.
Our vision is to allow customers to access all their desktops and applications from this Thin Client. We are looking for a senior software engineer to help us evolve this new product to realize the vision.
More information about WorkSpaces Thin Client can be found here: https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/thin-client/
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Key job responsibilities
Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture, design and extensible code
Be an advocate of industry best-practices to produce reliable, fault-torrent and dependable code
Code and test complex system modules; develop and leverage frameworks to be effective and efficient
Participate in architecture, design and code reviews to maintain our high development standards
Mentor other engineers, defining our challenging technical culture, and helping to build a fast-growing team
A day in the life
A day in the life of a Software Development Engineer III on the AWS WorkSpaces Thin Client team is hands-on and focuses on leading a new multi-tiered project that has just launched.
As a senior engineer, you will drive discussions with partners and product to bring perspective and guide the team on design decisions, code reviews, implementation, and project planning for current and future work influencing the product architecture with each decision.
About the team
We value our diverse team, in tenure, gender, and background. Come join our start-up culture, work fast and smart, while adapting and iterating quickly. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll-up their sleeves and join a tightly-knit team that is tackling a very interesting and challenging opportunity. Our team puts a high value on work-live harmony. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find the harmony that brings you happiness and fulfillment.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Preferred Qualifications
5+ 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
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.
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