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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer, AWS Central SDE... - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $165,200.0 - $223,600.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Multithreading, Production Code - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gny3wt ## About the Role 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 - 3+ years of building complex software systems experience - 2+ 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 - Bachelor's degree or equivalent Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming - Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems ## Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE) talent for anticipated roles in 2026. This requisition supports hiring across all AWS SDE positions, from fungible SDE roles to specialized engineering positions in areas including, As an AWS Software Development Engineer, you will: - Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code - Implement complex software solutions that meet business requirements - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs - Participate in architecture and design reviews to provide technical guidance - Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancement - Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture A day in the life On a typical day as an AWS SDE, you might: - Start your morning with a team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockers - Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements for upcoming features - Write code and develop solutions for complex technical challenges - Review pull requests from team members, providing constructive feedback - Participate in design discussions for new services or features - Debug and troubleshoot production issues as they arise - Attend learning sessions to stay current with AWS technologies - Document your work and contribute to technical specifications - Engage with customers or internal stakeholders to better understand their needs About the team Our central SDE sourcing team specializes exclusively in the SDE job family across AWS. This team of experts understands the nuances of various SDE roles throughout the organization and serves as your dedicated resource throughout the hiring process. Here's what you can expect: - An SDE sourcer will contact you for an initial screening call to understand your background, skills, and interests - They will share specific details about what you need to succeed in the interview process - As the right roles become available, your sourcer will stay in touch and connect you with appropriate teams - Throughout the process, the central team will provide guidance and preparation support ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Asynchronicity and multithreading in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/447-asynchronicity-and-multithreading-in-c) - [Goodbye Microservices, Hello Self-Contained Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100009-goodbye-microservices-hello-self-contained-systems) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Challenges and Solutions for Efficient, Large-Scale Video Analysis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2022-challenges-and-solutions-for-efficient-large-scale-video-analysis) ## Related Articles - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)