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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer, S3 Object API - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $143,700.0 - $194,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Perl (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Information Technology, Build Tools, Build Process, Video Streaming, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ga0hef ## 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 - 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational 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 - 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field - Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications - 3+ 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 ## Description Software Development Engineer - S3 Object API Join the S3 Object API team and build services at massive scale, supporting billions of requests per minute across a globally distributed fleet serving millions of customers. What You'll Do: - Design, develop, and maintain highly available services powering Amazon S3 - Build tools and automation to streamline operations, improve CI/CD pipelines, and reduce operational load - Drive best practices for code quality, fleet health, security, and reliability - Mentor junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and effectiveness - Participate in design reviews, operations meetings, and leadership discussions - Write clear documentation to help teams get the most from our services and tools What to Expect: - Ship code frequently and see its real-world impact on a vast customer base - Work alongside engineers who obsess over performance, availability, scalability, and durability - Participate in an on-call rotation-we invest heavily in automation and testing to minimize disruptions - Enjoy a team culture that values work/life balance while maintaining high standards Our Philosophy: At AWS, if you build it, you own it. We hold a high bar for test automation, design reviews, and operational excellence-because our customers demand nothing less. A day in the life Upon joining S3, every employee is paired with a peer buddy who will help you to quickly come up to speed in understanding the technology we're building, the tools we use and the business problems we're trying to solve. We hire exceptional people and we recognize the importance of coaching others. We have a formal mentor search application that lets you find a mentor that works best for you based on location, job family, and job level. 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