mid Software Engineer ic · Posted May 11, 2026
$143,700 – $194,400
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Seattle, WA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, DynamoDB, Distributed Systems, EC2. Compensation is listed at $143,700–$194,400 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Department
Software Development
Posted
May 11, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Join the team that is part of a foundational service for distributed storage used across AWS. Our systems serve as critical building blocks for services like S3, DynamoDB, EC2 Networking, and more. This role offers a unique opportunity to solve complex distributed systems challenges that impact services across AWS. We are looking for engineers who thrive on technical challenges and passionate about building highly available, durable systems with minimal dependencies. And collaborate with talented peers to design and implement robust solutions, make critical architectural decisions, and ensure operational excellence. If you are excited about distributed systems engineering, with the opportunity to build and operate systems with impact across AWS services, this role is for you. Key job responsibilities - You work with the team to design, build, and operate systems that are secure, available, and performant. - You solve difficult problems, applying appropriate technologies and architectural patterns. - You are proficient in a broad range of design approaches and know when it is appropriate to use them (and when it is not). Your solutions are pragmatic navigating constraints. - You create maintainable software without over-engineering. You make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies. - You…

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