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# SDE III, Amazon Optics

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sde-iii-amazon-optics-arlington-va-usa-58834612

## About the Role

* 5+ years of non-internship software development experience * 5+ years of programming in at least one language * 5+ years of design or architecture leadership for new or existing systems * Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team Key requirements * health insurance (medical, dental, vision) * 401(k) matching * paid time off * paranental leave * RSU sign-on/stock awards * sign-on payments

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, develop, and operate secure services that protect AWS physical locations and uphold trust in the AWS platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle architecture challenges with scalable, IaC-driven solutions, owning end-to-end delivery. You'll contribute across the full software lifecycle, from design through deployment and maintenance, and drive operational excellence. The role combines hands-on coding with security-focused architecture in a global, fast-paced environment. Compensation / Benefits * Design and implement secure services protecting AWS physical locations across regions * Own operational excellence by identifying root causes and delivering permanent fixes * Collaborate with stakeholders to balance customer value with team objectives * Participate in code reviews and contribute to system documentation * Automate operational inefficiencies and scale solutions across AWS regions in an IaC environment Tasks * 5+ years of non-internship software development experience * 5+ years of programming in at least one language * 5+ years of design or architecture leadership for new or existing systems * Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team Key requirements * health insurance (medical, dental, vision) * 401(k) matching * paid time off * paranental leave * RSU sign-on/stock awards * sign-on payments


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