Join the EC2 Image Builder team and help build the next generation of Amazon's cloud infrastructure. As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical components of the EC2 Image Builder service that powers the creation and management of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) at scale. You will work closely with the team to solve complex engineering challenges, improve system reliability and performance, and deliver new features that delight our customers. If you are passionate about cloud computing, distributed systems, and building high-quality software, this is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain critical components of the EC2 Image Builder service
- Solve complex engineering challenges to improve system reliability and performance
- Deliver new features and enhancements that improve the customer experience
- Work closely with the team to understand requirements and architect scalable solutions
- Write high-quality, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery

A day in the life
A day in the life of a Software Engineer II may involve:

- Collaborating with product managers and other engineers to understand customer requirements and design scalable, reliable solutions
- Writing high-quality, maintainable code to implement new features and enhancements to service
- Participating in code reviews to ensure best practices are followed and the codebase remains clean and well-structured
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues that impact the reliability and performance of the service
- Collaborating cross-functionally with other teams and services to ensure seamless integration

About the team
The EC2 Image Builder team is responsible for building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers the creation and management of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) at scale. Our mission is to provide a reliable, scalable, and user-friendly service that enables our customers to quickly and easily create and manage their own custom AMIs. We are a passionate, collaborative team that is dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and delivering new features that delight our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.