Software Development Engineer, Data Center Builder Tools

In This Role You Will

• Design and build real-time middleware and runtime components — the data-exchange layer, type system
• communication patterns (publish/subscribe and request/reply) that connect distributed control applications across languages and hardware. Integrate with industrial automation platforms and hardware protocols (e.g. IEC 61131-3, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC-UA, IO-Link) and the device drivers that bridge them onto the platform. Build the bridge to the cloud — reliable metric publication, command handling
• telemetry from the edge into AWS, with the right delivery guarantees for each data class. Work at the boundary of distributed and real-time systems
• correctness means both the right result and the right timing — bounded latency, predictable behavior
• graceful degradation when connectivity is lost. Partner with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers, controls engineers, data center operations
• security specialists to take features from design through to hardware validation. If you're excited by low-level systems, real-time data movement
• connecting physical equipment to the cloud at scale, this is the role for you. Key job responsibilities As an SDE II on this team, you will own the design and delivery of the runtime and middleware components at the core of the platform. This is a hands-on building role with significant technical ownership and accountability over how the system moves and models data. Your primary responsibilities will include: Architecting and implementing runtime and real-time middleware — high-performance, low-latency components that run both on embedded/edge controllers and in the cloud, with a focus on determinism, reliability
• resource efficiency on constrained hardware. Building industrial protocol and hardware integrations — extending the platform with new device drivers and protocol support and solving the hard problems of cross-language, cross-platform data exchange (type systems, serialization, memory layout
• schema/versioning). Owning the edge-to-cloud communication path — designing how telemetry, metrics
• commands flow between devices and AWS services with appropriate quality-of-service, backpressure
• store-and-forward behavior. Engineering for real-time correctness — reasoning about latency budgets, throughput
• failure modes in a distributed system where the software is adjacent to physical control loops. Raising the engineering bar — driving strong testing (unit, integration
• on-hardware validation), performance benchmarking, code review
• operational excellence for the components you own. Collaborating across disciplines—working with hardware, controls, security
• operations partners to turn ambiguous requirements into robust, shippable software. Mentoring and contributing to technical direction — guiding more junior engineers and helping shape the roadmap for the runtime and middleware layer. The ideal candidate has a strong systems-software background and experience across several of the following: real-time or embedded systems, industrial automation platforms and hardware protocols, distributed systems, middleware/messaging (pub/sub, RPC)
• cloud communication. You are comfortable working close to the metal, memory, concurrency
• serialization timing and equally comfortable reasoning about how edge components integrate with cloud services. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to correctness in the face of hardware and timing constraints
• the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment are essential. Experience with Rust, C/C++
• with technologies such as Industrial automation platforms, OPC-UA, DDS/Zenoh or similar real-time middleware, is a strong advantage. A day in the life AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery
• operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power
• cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware
• network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers
• other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. About the team The Data Center Builder Tools team develops tooling for device frameworks
• device lifecycle management in AWS Data Centers. This includes both frontend and backend services use by internal development teams and on-site customers. Our tools power the industrial controls systems deployed in our data centers. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path
• includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home
• is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
• Experience in professional, non-internship software development - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++
• C# including object-oriented design - Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing
• experience in development in the last 3 years - Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers - Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• experience in professional, non-internship software development
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing
• operations - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science - Experience in embedded development in C/C++
• experience programming with at least one software programming language - Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
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