Senior Software Development Engineer – Amazon – Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC | Company: Amazon
Are you an experienced software engineer looking for an opportunity to work on next-generation distributed systems and database technologies in the cloud? At Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC, we’re hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to help build and optimize AWS Transactional Services. This role is based in Vancouver, BC, and offers a competitive base salary ranging from $150,700 to $251,700, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
As part of Amazon Web Services (AWS)—the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform—you’ll be immersed in a highly innovative environment. Our inclusive culture embraces diversity of thought and fosters continuous learning. Plus, we understand the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to discover the blend that suits you best while delivering cutting-edge solutions for customers worldwide.
About the Position: Senior Software Development Engineer
We are working on Journal, a fault-tolerant, high-performance, durable log service that commits over 100 million transactions per second at scale. By joining our team, you’ll help design, develop, and maintain systems that form the bedrock of data durability and availability within AWS. You will collaborate with other top engineers to ensure our services remain resilient, cost-effective, and capable of handling microsecond-level latencies.
In this role, you’ll take part in defining technical roadmaps, delivering production-grade features on time, and guiding peers through design reviews and best practices. You’ll also stay on the cutting edge of emerging technologies, mentoring fellow engineers and constantly raising the bar for engineering excellence in distributed systems.
Benefits and Salary
Amazon’s total compensation approach may include equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: AWS Software Development
📍 Location: Vancouver, BC
💰 Pay Range: $150,700 – $251,700 (based on experience, skills, and knowledge)
Requirements / Skills
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
How to Apply
If you’re excited by the possibilities of building fault-tolerant, high-throughput systems at a global scale, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly on our careers site using the link below:
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
This role presents an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your professional growth by building robust, high-performance solutions. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team, refine your skill set, and help shape the future of technology in a fast-paced environment.
To stand out, highlight your hands-on experience in software development, especially within large-scale environments. Emphasize problem-solving abilities, leadership achievements, and a commitment to continuous learning. A well-structured, results-driven resume can significantly enhance your application.