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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE ... - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non ...
Sr. Software Development Engineer, OISL
Redmond, WA · On-site
$137K - $180K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE III) to join our team building intelligent data platforms and AI agentic solutions for Amazon Leo's Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL ...
Sr. Software Development Engineer, OISL
Redmond, WA · On-site
$137K - $180K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE III) to join our team building intelligent data platforms and AI agentic solutions for Amazon Leo's Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL ...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE ... - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non ...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE ... - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non ...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE ... - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non ...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building a central pipeline of Software Development Engineer (SDE ... - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non ...
Embedded Robotics SDE, Compass
Pasadena, CA · On-site
$143K - $188K/yr
At Amazon Robotics, we're seeking an Embedded SDE to own our library of safety-critical software ... The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and ...
Embedded Robotics SDE, Compass
Pasadena, CA · On-site
$143K - $188K/yr
At Amazon Robotics, we're seeking an Embedded SDE to own our library of safety-critical software ... The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
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Senior Software Development Engineer , P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Senior Software Development Engineer , P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
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Sr Software Development Engineer, P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
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Senior Software Development Engineer , P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
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Senior Software Development Engineer , P&S Engineering Services
New York, NY · On-site +1
$134K - $176K/yr
We are looking for a customer-obsessed Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) to join our ... Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$153K - $200K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$153K - $200K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$128K - $177K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$128K - $177K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
The Amazon FSx for Lustre engineering team is growing fast and we need your help to push the boundaries of the fastest cloud storage on AWS! Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing ...
The Amazon FSx for Lustre engineering team is growing fast and we need your help to push the boundaries of the fastest cloud storage on AWS! Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing ...
Sr Software Engineer (SDE-III), Core Search
$144K - $189K/yr
The Search Engine organization designs, builds, and operates highly performant, fault-tolerant and scalable distributed search engine used by millions of Amazon customers every day. It is built with ...
Sr Software Engineer (SDE-III), Core Search
$144K - $189K/yr
The Search Engine organization designs, builds, and operates highly performant, fault-tolerant and scalable distributed search engine used by millions of Amazon customers every day. It is built with ...
Amazon ECS is looking for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to deliver our container ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ ...
Amazon ECS is looking for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to deliver our container ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ ...
Sr Software Engineer (SDE-III), Core Search
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$144K - $189K/yr
The Search Engine organization designs, builds, and operates highly performant, fault-tolerant and scalable distributed search engine used by millions of Amazon customers every day. It is built with ...
Sr Software Engineer (SDE-III), Core Search
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$144K - $189K/yr
The Search Engine organization designs, builds, and operates highly performant, fault-tolerant and scalable distributed search engine used by millions of Amazon customers every day. It is built with ...
Sr Software Engineer (SDE-III), Core Search
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$144K - $189K/yr
The Search Engine organization designs, builds, and operates highly performant, fault-tolerant and scalable distributed search engine used by millions of Amazon customers every day. It is built with ...
Sr Software Engineer (SDE-III), Core Search
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$144K - $189K/yr
The Search Engine organization designs, builds, and operates highly performant, fault-tolerant and scalable distributed search engine used by millions of Amazon customers every day. It is built with ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$153K - $200K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$153K - $200K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$128K - $177K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$128K - $177K/yr
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the ...
Full Time Amazon Sde 3 information
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$84.5K - $87.8K
10% of jobs
$89.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$87.8K - $91.1K
24% of jobs
$91.1K - $94.5K
6% of jobs
$94.5K - $97.8K
3% of jobs
The median wage is $100.6K / yr.
$97.8K - $101.1K
7% of jobs
$101.1K - $104.4K
11% of jobs
$107.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$104.4K - $107.7K
14% of jobs
$107.7K - $111K
7% of jobs
$111K - $114.4K
6% of jobs
$114.4K - $117.7K
5% of jobs
$117.7K - $121K
5% of jobs
$84.5K
$101.1K
$121K
How much do full time amazon sde 3 jobs pay per year?
What is the difference between Full Time Amazon Sde 3 vs Full Time Amazon Sde 2?
| Aspect | Full Time Amazon Sde 3 | Full Time Amazon Sde 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Level | Senior Software Development Engineer with 5+ years | Mid-level Software Development Engineer with 3-5 years |
| Responsibilities | Leading projects, designing system architecture, mentoring juniors | Developing features, fixing bugs, collaborating on projects |
| Required Skills | Advanced coding, system design, leadership skills | Strong coding, problem-solving, teamwork |
| Work Environment | Autonomous, leadership roles, strategic planning | Collaborative, task-focused, implementation |
Amazon Sde 3 roles typically require more experience, leadership, and system design expertise compared to Sde 2 roles. Sde 3 engineers often lead projects and mentor others, while Sde 2 focuses on development and collaboration within teams.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 5 days ago
Amazon rating
7.4
Based on 7,079 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 39 rated national retailers
Job description
- Embedded Systems
- Game Development
- Compiler Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Healthcare AI
- Infrastructure Services
- Firmware Development
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Systems
- Security Engineering
- Video Processing and Streaming
- Content Delivery Network (CDN)
When you apply to this position, your profile will be considered for current and future SDE openings across AWS, including teams such as Twitch, AWS Elemental, and AWS CloudFront.
Key job responsibilities
As an AWS Software Development Engineer, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
- Implement complex software solutions that meet business requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs
- Participate in architecture and design reviews to provide technical guidance
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancement
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture
A day in the life
On a typical day as an AWS SDE, you might:
- Start your morning with a team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockers
- Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements for upcoming features
- Write code and develop solutions for complex technical challenges
- Review pull requests from team members, providing constructive feedback
- Participate in design discussions for new services or features
- Debug and troubleshoot production issues as they arise
- Attend learning sessions to stay current with AWS technologies
- Document your work and contribute to technical specifications
- Engage with customers or internal stakeholders to better understand their needs
About the team
Our central SDE sourcing team specializes exclusively in the SDE job family across AWS. This team of experts understands the nuances of various SDE roles throughout the organization and serves as your dedicated resource throughout the hiring process. Here's what you can expect:
- An SDE sourcer will contact you for an initial screening call to understand your background, skills, and interests
- They will share specific details about what you need to succeed in the interview process
- As the right roles become available, your sourcer will stay in touch and connect you with appropriate teams
- Throughout the process, the central team will provide guidance and preparation support
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
- 3+ years of building complex software systems experience
- 2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of ML frameworks including JAX, PyTorch, vLLM, SGLang, Dynamo, TorchXLA, and TensorRT
- Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques
- Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Clara - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Clara - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
About Amazon
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.
Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US