We are seeking experienced engineers interested in low latency request processing, scalable and fault tolerant distributed systems. You’ll thrive in this role if you are excited by sub-millisecond optimizations at scale and can embrace modern languages and edge technologies with ease. You will be responsible for translating business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables with ownership of all phases of the development life-cycle, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. If you're excited about edge computing, and want to work in a team that loves working hard while having fun, then join us in making Amazon CloudFront the most flexible and powerful edge computing platform in the Industry.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• 4+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Rust, Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep knowledge and experience with algorithms, design, data structures, and problem solving
• Experience building large scale, low-latency, fault-tolerant distributed systems
• Strong hands-on ability to write secure, reliable & maintainable code in languages like Go, Rust, Java, C or C++
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience with Linux, preferably containers and networking is a plus
• Graduate degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Sciences or related technical field is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced development environment.