Software Development Engineer II, Managed Operations (MO), AWS Managed Operations (MO)

Do you want the software you write to help keep the world's largest cloud running? On AWS Managed Operations, you will build the tools and automation that operators rely on to keep every AWS Region available and reliable.

We own the platform operators use to find and fix issues across AWS Regions. The software you build removes manual effort from daily operations so a lean team can safely run infrastructure at global scale, and it is used every day by the operators and partner teams who support AWS Commercial and Dedicated Regions.

We are making a focused investment to bring Generative AI into operations and move this platform to an agentic-first interface, so that routine operational response becomes automated rather than manual. This is a growing area for the team, and we are adding engineers to design and build it from the ground up. You will help shape how AI is applied to real operational problems, with governance and security built in from the start.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer who enjoys solving hard technical problems and owning systems end to end. You bring strong engineering fundamentals and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners alike.

Arlington, VA (HQ2)

This role will sit in our new headquarters in Northern Virginia, where Amazon will invest $2.5 billion dollars, occupy 4 million square feet of energy efficient office space, and create at least 25,000 new full-time jobs. Our employees and the neighboring community will also benefit from the associated investments from the Commonwealth including infrastructure updates, public transportation improvements, and new access to Reagan National Airport.

By working together on behalf of our customers, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Build and operate the platform services that let operations teams define operational scope, automate permissions, formalize service commitments, and measure operational health across AWS Regions.

- Deliver features end to end, from design and code through deployment and live-site operation, and scale them to more teams and Regions.

- Develop AI and agentic capabilities that automate routine operational response so operations teams can execute at greater scale.

- Partner with operators and service teams to turn operational data into tooling that measurably reduces manual effort.

- Write well-tested, maintainable code and raise the engineering bar through thoughtful code reviews.

A day in the life

You will join our engineering and data science group within AWS Managed Operations, the team that builds the software and analytics behind AWS operations. Software engineers, data engineers, and data scientists work side by side here: engineers build the operational platform and its services, while the data science group turns operational data into the findings that show where to reduce effort next. Where other teams operate Regions directly, our team builds the productivity tooling those operators depend on. You will work most closely with operators, partner service teams, and the data scientists on our own team.

Our software development teams build solutions that support a centralized operational model and act on data-driven findings to reduce operational toil for Amazon builders.

We deliver high-quality software that makes operators more productive: resolving issues faster while standardizing how operations run.

Most weeks, your time goes mainly to hands-on design and coding, with the rest split between working alongside operators and partner teams and a light meeting load for planning and reviews.

About the team

About 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.

Why AWS?

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & 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.

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.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- 1+ 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 experience

- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

- 4+ 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 experience

- 2+ years of contributing to new and current systems architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers 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) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually