[Remote] Software Development Engineer, AWS

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE) talent for anticipated roles in 2026. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining efficient software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable codeImplement complex software solutions that meet business requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugsParticipate in architecture and design reviews to provide technical guidanceContribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancementStay current with emerging technologies and industry trendsMentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong engineering cultureStart your morning with a team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockersCollaborate with product managers to refine requirements for upcoming featuresWrite code and develop solutions for complex technical challengesReview pull requests from team members, providing constructive feedbackParticipate in design discussions for new services or featuresDebug and troubleshoot production issues as they ariseAttend learning sessions to stay current with AWS technologiesDocument your work and contribute to technical specificationsEngage with customers or internal stakeholders to better understand their needsSkills3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience3+ years of building complex software systems experience2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experienceBachelor's degree or equivalentKnowledge of ML frameworks including JAX, PyTorch, vLLM, SGLang, Dynamo, TorchXLA, and TensorRTKnowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniquesKnowledge of Python and/or C++ programmingBenefitsSign-on paymentsRestricted stock units (RSUs)Comprehensive benefits including 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) matchingPaid time offParental leaveCompany OverviewLaunched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://aws.amazon.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAmazon Web Services (AWS) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3262 in 2026, 22803 in 2025, 21175 in 2024, 19057 in 2023, 24088 in 2022, 12233 in 2021, 14881 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.