Sr. Software Development Engineer – Amazon – Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC | Company: Amazon
Are you ready to build and support software that powers trillions of objects in the cloud with 11 nines of durability? At Amazon S3, you will help shape the future of cloud storage by working on systems that manage billions of requests per minute across globally distributed infrastructure. This role is your chance to contribute to the DNS, IP, TLS, VPC, and private connectivity domains within AWS.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the S3 Distribution Plane team, you’ll work side by side with experts obsessed with performance, availability, and scalability. This position allows you to design, build, and maintain mission-critical systems that help drive innovation for businesses worldwide—from remote work technologies to global e-commerce platforms.
About the role: Sr. Software Development Engineer
As part of the S3 Distribution Plane, you’ll design and develop scalable services in areas such as network connectivity, TLS certificates, and endpoint routing. You’ll own the full software development lifecycle—from design to deployment—and take part in building solutions that influence Amazon Route 53, AWS EC2, and AWS Networking teams.
Your daily work will focus on delivering resilient systems, mentoring junior developers, conducting design reviews, and improving CI/CD pipelines. You’ll also take part in on-call rotations, ensuring global system uptime while promoting operational excellence and test automation standards across the board.
Benefits and Salary
Amazon offers total compensation packages which include salary, equity, and sign-on bonuses. For this role, the base salary ranges from $150,700 to $251,700, depending on experience and technical expertise. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, career mentoring, and flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: AWS Software Development
📍 Location: Vancouver, BC
💰 Pay Range: $150,700 – $251,700 (based on experience, skills, and knowledge)
Requirements / Skills
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong in at least one programming language
- Experience leading system architecture and design
- Background in CI/CD, test automation, and operational tooling
- Ability to mentor engineers and contribute to team leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
How to Apply
If you’re ready to build systems at global scale and work with some of the most innovative teams at AWS, apply now through the official Amazon Careers page below.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
This is a great opportunity to showcase your software engineering expertise at one of the largest cloud platforms in the world. AWS is looking for candidates who can take ownership, improve infrastructure, and lead development at scale.
Focus on your experience with CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, and your ability to lead through mentorship and technical guidance. Familiarity with networking and routing concepts is a plus.