Software Development Engineer, EKS Scalability & Performance

As a Software Development Engineer in the Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) team, you will join our mission to make AWS the premier platform for running containers. We're constructing a core set of services that empower our customers to efficiently create and utilize Kubernetes at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, handling vast systems, while gaining unparalleled experience in cloud computing. We seek passionate software engineers for our Scalability team who are excited about the challenge of managing the world’s largest Kubernetes clusters. Your responsibilities will include: Working on upstream Kubernetes to push scaling boundaries. Tackling complex technical challenges, often unprecedented, alongside exceptionally skilled peers. Delivering high-impact solutions that will reach our extensive global customer base. At AWS, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, contributing to our team culture through: Employee-led affinity groups, inclusive of over 40,000 employees worldwide. Innovative benefits and annual learning experiences like our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Championing our 14 Leadership Principles which encourage diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and trust-building. Work-life balance is crucial to our team's success. We emphasize flexibility in schedules to promote productivity and fulfillment both inside and outside of work. On-call responsibilities occur approximately once every two months, and we focus on ensuring our systems are fault-tolerant to minimize disturbances. Caring for your career growth is a priority for us. We have a diverse mix of experience levels, allowing for mentorship and knowledge sharing. Senior team members provide one-on-one guidance and constructive code reviews, helping each member evolve into a well-rounded engineer capable of tackling increasingly complex tasks. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of professional software development experience. 2+ years of design or architecture experience with systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling. Proficiency in at least one programming language. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle, from coding standards to operations. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Experience contributing to Open Source Kubernetes. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodation during the application or interview process, please inform us for appropriate assistance. This position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, comprehensive benefits and potential equity or sign-on payments may be included. This opportunity will remain posted until filled. We encourage applications through our careers site.